Introduced Version
SENATE RESOLUTION No. ___
DIGEST OF INTRODUCED RESOL UTION
A SENATE RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th Anniversary
of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce.
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, read first time and referred to Committee on
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SENATE RESOLUTION ____
MADAM PRESIDENT:
I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:
1 A SENATE RESOLUTION celebrating the 100th
2 Anniversary of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce.
3 Whereas, On March 20, 1924, the Huntington County
4 Chamber of Commerce was established to promote economic
5 development, business retention, involvement in community and
6 legislative forums, and to provide continued education for
7 business leaders and their staff;
8 Whereas, First organized on July 2, 1902, as the
9 Commercial Club and later changed to the Huntington
10 Commercial Association on November 7, 1911, the
11 organization has been a force within the county by concerning
12 themselves with industrial affairs and promoting any
13 movements which had a purpose to better Huntington County;
14 Whereas, The mission of the Huntington County Chamber
15 of Commerce has continued to support and promote a
16 community atmosphere in which business prospers and the
17 quality of life continually improves;
18 Whereas, The Chamber has made significant contributions
19 to the development of the surrounding community through
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1 countless initiatives, including the Huntington dam and
2 reservoir and the four-lane U.S. 24 bypass;
3 Whereas, The Chamber has consistently grown through its
4 history, from 82 members listed in the original papers of
5 incorporation to currently serving over 400 members; and
6 Whereas, The Chamber is celebrating its 100th
7 Anniversary, and it is fitting for the Indiana Senate to recognize
8 their steadfast devotion to the economic prosperity of
9 Huntington County, Northeast Indiana, and the Hoosier State:
10 Therefore,
11 Be it resolved by the Senate of the
12 General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
13 SECTION 1. That the Indiana Senate celebrates the 100th
14 Anniversary of the Huntington County Chamber of Commerce.
15 SECTION 2. The Secretary of the Senate is hereby directed
16 to transmit a copy of this Resolution to Steve Kimmel, the
17 executive director of the Huntington County Chamber of
18 Commerce.
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