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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Sherman Chamber of Commerce is marking a |
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significant milestone in its history with the celebration of its |
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centennial in 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception a century ago, this nonprofit |
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organization composed of businesses, professionals, and other |
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citizens has worked diligently to further the growth and |
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advancement of Sherman; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber has been a driving force in attracting |
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and retaining commercial enterprises in the area, and it helps |
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promote the community by providing information to visitors and |
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welcoming newcomers; in addition, the group offers resources and |
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educational opportunities for entrepreneurs, communicates with |
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policy makers on the local, county, state, and federal levels, and |
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sponsors leadership development and networking initiatives; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber is governed by a board of directors, and |
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operations are guided by the organization's president, Eddie Brown, |
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and its events coordinator, Lauren Roth; throughout the year, the |
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group hosts a number of worthwhile events, including the Texoma |
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Weekly Circle, "Mix & Mingle" gatherings, quarterly business |
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luncheons, the Sherman Independent School District New Teacher |
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Lunch, and the Annual Vegas Nights Fall Fundraiser; and |
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WHEREAS, Dedicated to fostering economic growth and civic |
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unity, the Sherman Chamber of Commerce is strengthening its |
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community in myriad ways, and this dynamic organization is indeed |
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deserving of commendation for its vision, leadership, and |
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commitment; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Sherman Chamber of Commerce on the |
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100th anniversary of its founding and commend all those associated |
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with the group for their dedicated service to their fellow |
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citizens; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Phillips |
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Straus |
M. Gonzalez of El Paso |
Oliveira |
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Allen |
N. Gonzalez of El Paso |
Orr |
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Anderson |
Gutierrez |
Patrick |
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Aycock |
Harper-Brown |
Perry |
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Bell |
Hernandez Luna |
Phillips |
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Bonnen of Brazoria |
Hilderbran |
Pitts |
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Bonnen of Galveston |
Howard |
Price |
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Capriglione |
Keffer |
Rodriguez of Bexar |
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Carter |
King of Hemphill |
Rodriguez of Travis |
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Clardy |
King of Parker |
Rose |
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Coleman |
King of Taylor |
Sanford |
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Collier |
King of Zavala |
Schaefer |
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Cortez |
Klick |
Sheffield of Bell |
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Craddick |
Kolkhorst |
Sheffield of Coryell |
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Crownover |
Kuempel |
Simpson |
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Davis of Dallas |
Lavender |
Springer |
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J. Davis of Harris |
Leach |
Stephenson |
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S. Davis of Harris |
Lewis |
Stickland |
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Dutton |
Lucio III |
Thompson of Brazoria |
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Eiland |
Marquez |
Thompson of Harris |
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Fallon |
Martinez Fischer |
Turner of Collin |
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Farias |
McClendon |
Turner of Harris |
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Farney |
Menendez |
Turner of Tarrant |
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Fletcher |
Miller of Comal |
Villarreal |
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Flynn |
Miller of Fort Bend |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 316 was adopted by the House on February |
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6, 2013, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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