Bill Text: TX HR102 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2025-03-06 - Reported enrolled [HR102 Detail]
Download: Texas-2025-HR102-Enrolled.html
| H.R. No. 102 | ||
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| WHEREAS, The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce is | ||
| celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and this occasion | ||
| provides a welcome opportunity to honor this outstanding civic | ||
| organization; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Established on November 13, 1925, the Greater Taylor | ||
| Chamber of Commerce was founded by local businesspeople who wanted | ||
| to make a positive difference in their community; Stephen G. | ||
| Gernert was elected as its first president in December 1925, and the | ||
| chamber was formally chartered by the State of Texas on February 16, | ||
| 1926; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Local businesses have been the driving force behind | ||
| the success of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, and it | ||
| currently has more than 360 members from a wide range of industries, | ||
| including finance, retail, transportation, and manufacturing, | ||
| representing thousands of employees in Taylor and the surrounding | ||
| area; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes chambers | ||
| throughout the country with accreditation for their dedication to | ||
| reviewing, improving, and promoting strong business practices, | ||
| recognizing leadership and outstanding contributions to the | ||
| community, and supporting the principles of free enterprise; the | ||
| Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce was awarded Five-Star | ||
| Distinction accreditation in November 2024, placing the | ||
| organization in the top three percent of chambers in the United | ||
| States; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Over the past century, the Greater Taylor Chamber of | ||
| Commerce has played an integral role in the growth and prosperity of | ||
| the community, and it is indeed deserving of recognition as it marks | ||
| this special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas | ||
| Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Greater | ||
| Taylor Chamber of Commerce and extend to its members sincere best | ||
| wishes for continued success; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be | ||
| prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the | ||
| Texas House of Representatives. | ||
| Harris Davila | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Speaker of the House | ||
| I certify that H.R. No. 102 was adopted by the House on March | ||
| 6, 2025, by a non-record vote. | ||
| ______________________________ | ||
| Chief Clerk of the House | ||
