H.R. No. 1020
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce are
visiting the State Capitol on March 29, 2011, and this occasion
provides a welcome opportunity to pay tribute to this outstanding
community organization and the city it serves; and
WHEREAS, The Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce traces its
history to 1965, when 75 members of the local Lions Club gathered to
discuss economic and industrial development and realized the need
for a permanent chamber; the group was officially founded on April
18 of the following year; and
WHEREAS, In the decades since, the Burleson Chamber has
played a central role in the life of the city; in addition to
sponsoring ongoing events and programs to benefit area businesses,
the chamber undertakes various community projects, charity
fund-raisers, and other initiatives to further Burleson's
prosperity and to make it an even better place to live and work; and
WHEREAS, The rapid growth of the Burleson area has made the
organization's work all the more valuable; the city's population
has increased by 75 percent since 2000, which is a testament to its
vibrant character and also an indication of the outstanding
opportunities available to companies and entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, Despite its robust expansion, the city retains its
historic hometown feel, and a key element in its appeal is the Old
Town district; this neighborhood has been the focus of a recent
revitalization effort that has preserved its distinctive character
while achieving improvements in streetscape and building design;
and
WHEREAS, Burleson also benefits from the presence of
exceptional educational resources, including the local campuses of
Texas Wesleyan University and Hill College; these institutions help
prepare residents for productive careers while ensuring that
skilled and knowledgeable workers are available for local
businesses; and
WHEREAS, With its many positive attributes, Burleson has
become a thriving area that is home to more than 36,000 residents of
North Texas, and the Burleson Area Chamber of Commerce is indeed
deserving of recognition for the vital role it has played in this
Lone Star success story; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the members of the Burleson Area Chamber
of Commerce on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol and
extend to them sincere best wishes for a productive visit to Austin;
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.
Orr
Zedler
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1020 was adopted by the House on March
29, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House