SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 693 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize April 17, 2013, as Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce Day at the Capitol; and WHEREAS, For more than 50 years, the Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce has worked diligently to improve the quality of life and business in southeast Dallas; the chamber provides business owners with the support, programs, and tools they need to be successful; and WHEREAS, The chamber offers workshops on a wide variety of topics, such as financial planning, human resources, marketing, safety, and code enforcement; it also hosts town hall meetings with government officials and provides networking opportunities in such settings as meetings, luncheons, and other social events; and WHEREAS, In addition, this exemplary organization serves the region through its sponsorship of community-wide events, youth education programs, and beautification projects; it offers support for family services and provides scholarships to deserving high school students; and WHEREAS, The Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce has played a significant role in nurturing and supporting a healthy business environment, and it is truly fitting that a day be set aside to honor its many achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, hereby commend the Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce on its many contributions to the growth and prosperity of the North Texas region and extend to its members best wishes for a productive and memorable Southeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce Day at the 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. West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 17, 2013. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate