SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 393
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
join the citizens of Brownsville in celebrating Brownsville
Chamber of Commerce Day at the Capitol on March 8, 2017; and
WHEREAS, Chartered as a nonprofit organization in 1937,
the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce was established to promote
the prosperity of local businesses and the well-being of the
greater community; this year, the chamber is celebrating 80 years
of service; and
WHEREAS, Members of the chamber work diligently to advance
the interests of 700 businesses through advocacy, leadership,
and initiatives that help the businesses to succeed and the
economy to thrive; and
WHEREAS, The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce serves as a
catalyst for the improvement of the civic, economic, and social
welfare of the city and its residents; it has played instrumental
roles in establishing such signature events and programs as
Charro Days, Incorporated, the Sombrero Festival, and the
Mr. Amigo Association, and it helped promote the creation of
Texas Southmost College and the Port of Brownsville; the chamber
was selected to host one of five of the state's Women's Business
Centers, which were established with the mission of empowering
women entrepreneurs; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce remains a
driving force in the South Texas economy, and members can indeed
take pride in their many contributions to the community and the
state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby congratulate all associated with the
Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on 80 years of success in helping
Brownsville remain a wonderful place to live and work and extend
to all best wishes for a memorable Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
Day at the Capitol; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the chamber as a memento of this special day.
Lucio
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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