81R5901 JGH-D
By: Flynn H.R. No. 225
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the
Chamber of Commerce in Commerce, Texas, and this milestone provides
a welcome opportunity to pay tribute to this admirable
organization; and
WHEREAS, On an August night in 1909, a group of Commerce
businessmen gathered at the Knights of Pythias Hall at the request
of Sterling Hart, publisher of the Commerce Journal; Hart's idea
was to form a group to help boost commercial opportunities in the
local area, and his colleagues were enthusiastic about the idea;
that night, the Commerce Board of Trade was founded, and the
organization later changed its name to the Commerce Chamber of
Commerce; and
WHEREAS, In the decades that followed its creation, the
organization's forward-thinking members helped shepherd the town's
ongoing growth and assisted local citizens in benefiting from new
opportunities; the chamber also took a proactive stance in meeting
challenges such as those posed by the Great Depression and urged
residents to work together to achieve a brighter future; and
WHEREAS, In more recent times, the Commerce chamber welcomed
the arrival of new industries to the area and has continued its
efforts to build beneficial links between local entrepreneurs;
moreover, the group has been a tireless promoter of the city's many
positive characteristics, including its excellent educational
institutions and outstanding quality of life; and
WHEREAS, The chamber has had a succession of productive
leaders throughout its history; today, that tradition of service is
continued by the officers and directors who oversee the initiatives
that are carried out by the organization's 300 members; and
WHEREAS, Great changes have taken place over the course of
the past century, but the Commerce Chamber of Commerce has remained
steadfast in its mission, and its members may take great pride in
the group's rich history and many achievements; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Commerce Chamber of Commerce on
its 100th anniversary and extend to the chamber and its members
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Commerce Chamber of Commerce as an expression of
high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.