SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 69
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 75th
anniversary banquet, which is being held February 9, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Bastrop Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary,
nonprofit organization committed to helping its members solve
today's complex business issues and raising awareness of the
advantages and benefits of the historic community of Bastrop; and
WHEREAS, Bastrop was established in 1832 by Stephen F.
Austin and is the second-oldest incorporated town in Texas; known
as the Most Historic Small Town in Texas, it played host in its
early days to such notable Texans as Sam Houston and Davy Crockett,
and more than 130 renovated homes and significant sites have been
nominated to the National Register of Historic Places; and
WHEREAS, The member businesses of the Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce work together to fulfill its mission of improving the
economy of Bastrop, and thereby the quality of life for all its
citizens, through economic, community, and leadership
development; and
WHEREAS, For 75 years, the chamber has played a vital role
in the growth of Bastrop, and it is truly deserving of
recognition for its many achievements and contributions to the
community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
on its commitment to making Bastrop a better place in which to
live, work, and raise a family and extend to its members best
wishes for a successful 75th anniversary banquet; 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.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate