SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 364
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Houston in celebrating March 7, 2017, as
Houston East End Chamber of Commerce Day; and
WHEREAS, The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce was
founded in 1991 and is the premier business and community support
organization dedicated to promoting and sustaining business
expansion, investment, and economic development in the East End;
the priorities of its vision plan are education, image, economic
development, parks and neighborhood, and infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Known today as "Old Harrisburg," the East End is
one of the city's oldest neighborhoods and home to the Port of
Houston, one of the largest ports in the world; and
WHEREAS, The chamber sponsors a wide range of activities
for its members, including business luncheons and seminars,
procurement events, an annual golf tournament, and the yearly
awards celebration; since 2006, the East End Chamber of Commerce
Foundation has awarded more than $250,000 in scholarship funds to
support the education of deserving area students; and
WHEREAS, The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce has
played an important role in furthering the businesses of the
historic East End community, and it is truly fitting that a day be
set aside to celebrate its many accomplishments; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend the members and staff of the Houston
East End Chamber of Commerce on their commitment to supporting
and promoting area businesses and education and extend to all
best wishes for a productive Houston East End Chamber of Commerce
Day; 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.
Garcia
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 7, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate