H.R. No. 756
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce
are visiting the State Capitol on March 12, 2009, and this occasion
is a fitting opportunity to pay tribute to this fine organization
and the Galveston Bay community that it represents; and
WHEREAS, Located in southeastern Harris County, the La
Porte-Bayshore area combines a rich Texas heritage with the natural
appeal of Sylvan Beach Park and is known as the gateway to Galveston
Bay; and
WHEREAS, The La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce leads the
way in actively supporting the area's businesses, promoting
tourism, developing a coordinated strategy for economic
development, and keeping chamber members informed on legislative
and government actions that impact the community; and
WHEREAS, The chamber sponsors the popular Sylvan Beach
Festival and Crawfish Jam each year, which features a carnival, a
parade, a pageant, a cook-off, and live entertainment; the
organization also oversees the annual Salute to Industry event, the
Partners in Education program, and the Leadership La Porte training
program for the next generation of community leaders; and
WHEREAS, Despite the recent challenges of Hurricane Ike, the
La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce continues to foster
development and growth, working hard to ensure a bright future for
this unique Texas community and its residents; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of
Commerce for its civic contributions and extend to its visiting
members a warm welcome to the State Capitol; 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.
Smith of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 756 was adopted by the House on March
12, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House