SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 287
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
recognizing the members of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of
Commerce and the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership for their
many contributions to the communities they serve and to our
state; and
WHEREAS, The Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce was
founded in 1962 and merged in 1964 with the League City Chamber of
Commerce; it became the 11th chamber of commerce in Texas and was
the 214th in the nation to achieve accreditation with the Chamber
of Commerce of the United States; and
WHEREAS, The chamber's mission is to promote the cultural,
educational, civic, commercial, and industrial development of
the Clear Lake Area and to assist businesses and firms in
relocating to its area of service; and
WHEREAS, The Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership
provides the leadership to stimulate regional economic
development and employment; it engages more than 270 investor
companies, local governments, and educational institutions in
Southeast Texas to fund and carry out its mission; and
WHEREAS, The partnership's members include aerospace,
petrochemical, and health care companies, real estate developers
and brokers, 13 cities, the Port of Houston Authority, and
Galveston and Harris Counties; the members work together to
attract, retain, and expand industry in the region; and
WHEREAS, Both of these organizations are committed to
following policies that reflect the needs and concerns of the
people of Southeast Texas and to establishing objectives that
enhance community prosperity and harmony and improve the quality
of life for area citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend all associated with the Clear Lake
Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bay Area Houston Economic
Partnership on their outstanding work and accomplishments and
extend a heartfelt welcome to the members of these organizations
who are visiting the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Bay Area
Houston Economic Partnership.
Jackson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 24, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate