SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 189
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in
recognizing the Wylie Chamber of Commerce for its many
contributions to the citizens of Wylie and the Collin County
area; and
WHEREAS, The Wylie Chamber of Commerce was organized to
advance the economic, cultural, and civic welfare of the City of
Wylie and to promote the prosperity of the business community;
the chamber encourages the growth of existing industries and
businesses and the relocation of firms and individuals to the
area; and
WHEREAS, The City of Wylie was incorporated in 1887; in
1920, the city received electrical service and street lights, and
in the 1930s and 1940s, the city claimed the title of Onion
Capital of the World; in the 1970s, Wylie began to grow, and the
city continued to grow significantly in the 1980s and 1990s; and
WHEREAS, The city faced catastrophes in the 1990s--a
tornado in 1993 and two major fires in 1998; the citizens turned
these disasters into opportunities to revitalize their city, and
today Wylie is one of the fastest-growing communities in Collin
County, the region, and the state; and
WHEREAS, Committed to improving the lifestyle of area
citizens, the Wylie Chamber of Commerce focuses on economic
development and quality of life and follows policies that reflect
the needs and concerns of the people of the whole region; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Wylie
Chamber of Commerce on their dedication to the chamber's mission
and their many accomplishments on behalf of the community and
extend warm greetings to the Wylie city officials, chamber
members, and school district members who are visiting the
Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Wylie Chamber of Commerce as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Estes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 12, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate