SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 518 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to welcome the members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum who are visiting the Capitol on April 7, 2015; and WHEREAS, The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce was chartered on February 17, 1919; at its first meeting, the chamber's 84 members pledged to give back to the community in which they worked and raised their families; since its inception, the organization has played an important role in promoting the area's industrial and agricultural efforts and has been an outspoken advocate for the Chisholm Trail Highway 121 project; and WHEREAS, The Cleburne Tuesday Forum is a nonprofit association that provides a platform for public discussion of the issues affecting Johnson County; this outstanding 40-year-old organization is composed of business and professional men and women who meet each month to share information and exchange points of view; and WHEREAS, Through their vision and leadership, the members of these exceptional organizations have played an important role in Cleburne's growth and vitality, and through their initiatives and hard work, they have helped to create a better-informed and more engaged citizenry; and WHEREAS, The forward-thinking men and women of these organizations are working diligently to enhance their community, and due to their enduring efforts, Cleburne faces a bright and impressive future; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum on their many contributions to their community and extend to them best wishes for a productive visit to the Capitol; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for these organizations as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Birdwell ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 8, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate