H.R. No. 826
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the
South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce; and
WHEREAS, Established in 1984 with the assistance of the South
Belt Community Improvement Committee, this member-funded
organization has helped shepherd the region's growth and assisted
local citizens in benefiting from new opportunities; and
WHEREAS, In the decades that followed the chamber's creation,
the group's forward-thinking members have welcomed the arrival of
new industries and continued to build beneficial links between
local entrepreneurs; moreover, it has been instrumental in such
community improvement projects as the widening of the Fuqua and
Scarsdale overpasses, beautification efforts, and the addition of a
new post office; and
WHEREAS, The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce has
also sponsored a number of memorable events, including the annual
Night of Cuisine and Evening of Cuisine, an Independence Day
celebration, a local beauty pageant, the South Belt Spectacular
Cookoff, and Casino Night; in addition, the group is an active
supporter of education, hosting school career days and offering
scholarships to area students; and
WHEREAS, Led by president Marie Flickinger, the South
Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce is steadfast in its mission, and
its members may take great pride in the group's history and many
achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the South Belt-Ellington Chamber
of Commerce on its 25th 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 South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Legler
Davis of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 826 was adopted by the House on March
26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House