H.R. No. 649 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce are gathering at the State Capitol on March 5, 2009, and their visit provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the achievements of these outstanding civic leaders; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1985, the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce works diligently to promote the growth and advancement of southern Waller County and northwestern Fort Bend County through economic and community development programs; and WHEREAS, This notable organization is made up of approximately 80 businesses, professionals, and citizens from a 250-square-mile area west of Houston, including the towns of Brookshire, Pattison, Fulshear, and Simonton; located in the agriculturally rich watershed of the Brazos River, the region thrives on farming, ranching, manufacturing, and transportation-dependent industries; and WHEREAS, The vision and leadership provided by the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce have been truly invaluable to the betterment of this East Texas community, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the chamber at this time; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend the West I-10 Chamber of Commerce for its dedicated service to the community and extend to its members sincere best wishes for continued success with their important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Zerwas ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 649 was adopted by the House on March 5, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House