SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 302 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the members of the Dallas Regional Chamber who are gathering at the Capitol on March 4, 2015, to celebrate Dallas Regional Chamber Day; and WHEREAS, Since its incorporation in 1856, Dallas has grown to become a leading business center, and by 2012, it was home to nine Fortune 500 companies; the city's diverse industries include building design and construction, information technology services, telecommunications, and world-renowned health care systems; and WHEREAS, The Dallas Regional Chamber has played a key leadership role in the establishment of many important regional assets, and the prosperity enjoyed by Dallas-area businesses and residents today is due in no small part to the success of the chamber's efforts over the past 100 years; and WHEREAS, The Dallas Regional Chamber works collaboratively to promote economic development, improve public education, and advocate for regional public policies that foster and sustain economic prosperity and a strong business climate for the region; and WHEREAS, Residents of Dallas enjoy an exceptional quality of life, with access to thriving cultural arts facilities, unique urban green spaces, famed sporting-event locations, premier concert arenas, and a number of outdoor recreation options; Dallas has been ranked among the best cities for new college graduates, and it remains among the most affordable of the nation's largest cities; and WHEREAS, The Dallas Regional Chamber has contributed greatly to the growth and prosperity of the Lone Star State, and its members can indeed be proud of their many achievements as they look to the future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby join the Dallas delegation in celebrating March 4, 2015, as Dallas Regional Chamber Day at the State Capitol and extend best wishes to all for a memorable visit to Austin; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in honor of this special day. Huffines, West ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 4, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate