SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 639
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Harris County and Texans across the state in
celebrating April 16, 2009, as East End Chamber Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, The City of Houston and Harris County can trace
their beginnings to the East End and the area now known as "Old
Harrisburg"; and
WHEREAS, The East End is home to the Port of Houston, the
nation's leading port and one of the largest ports in the world;
and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to promoting the economic vitality of
the area, the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce played an
important role in formulating a strategic vision plan for the
region; this ambitious blueprint emphasizes education, economic
development, infrastructure, image, parks and neighborhoods, and
history as key factors in ensuring prosperity; and
WHEREAS, The chamber has been successful in working to
implement these priorities, supporting the creation of the
National Engineering Academy at Chavez High School and the Port
of Houston Maritime Academy at Austin and Yates High Schools and
promoting the establishment of an economic development division
to retain and attract businesses; it is truly deserving of
recognition for its outstanding efforts on behalf of this
historic area; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
Legislature, hereby commend the Houston East End Chamber of
Commerce on its many contributions to the well-being of the
region and extend best wishes for a memorable East End Chamber
Day at the State Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the chamber as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Gallegos
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 16, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate