SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 405
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the
Cleburne Tuesday Forum on the occasion of their visit to the
Capitol on March 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, The seat of Johnson County, Cleburne is located on
the old Chisholm Trail south of Fort Worth; the city's early
growth was due to the railroad; the city's nearby Cleburne State
Park offers scenic recreational areas that can be used for
camping, picnicking, and hiking; and
WHEREAS, The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce held its first
regular meeting on March 21, 1919; since that time, the
organization has focused on the areas of industry and agriculture
and has advocated for better roads for Johnson County residents
and a wide variety of improvements aimed at the betterment of the
Cleburne community; and
WHEREAS, The chamber emphasizes the importance of giving
back to the city and works hard to advance the economic,
industrial, agricultural, professional, and civic welfare of
Cleburne; the chamber encourages the growth of existing industries
and businesses and assists new firms that relocate to the area; the
organization currently has more than 950 members; and
WHEREAS, The Cleburne Tuesday Forum is a nonprofit
organization consisting of professional men and women who meet
once a month to share information and exchange points of view;
the organization was founded 40 years ago and provides a platform
for the public discussion of a variety of issues that affect
Johnson County; and
WHEREAS, Both organizations are committed to improving the
lives of area citizens and focus on economic development and on
raising public awareness about relevant issues; the members of
these organizations follow policies that reflect the needs and
concerns of the people of Cleburne and the surrounding area, and
their leadership and vision play an important role in the
vitality of the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Cleburne Chamber
of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum on their dedication to
their work and on their many accomplishments on behalf of the
Cleburne community; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for these
organizations as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 28, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate