H.R. No. 1871 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce was selected as a finalist for the 2014 Chamber of the Year award by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives; and WHEREAS, Each year, the ACCE recognizes chambers for their work as business leaders in their communities; the application process is rigorous and more than 40 chambers were considered for the 2014 award; and WHEREAS, Organized in 1899, the Greater Waco Chamber serves as a uniting voice for the business community as it prepares and markets Waco for the future; composed of approximately 1,600 businesses and nonprofits, the chamber advances a visionary agenda for economic growth and quality of life within the city; and WHEREAS, The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce greatly benefits area residents, and the organization is to be commended for its commitment to progress and prosperity; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce on its selection as a finalist for the 2014 Chamber of the Year award presented by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives and extend to its members and leaders sincere best wishes for continued success; 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. Anderson of McLennan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1871 was adopted by the House on May 7, 2015, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House