By: Lucio S.R. No. 6
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of
its 84th anniversary; and
WHEREAS, The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce was
officially incorporated in July of 1937; the incorporation
brought to fruition efforts that took place as early as 1914 in a
meeting of area businessmen; the organization was founded to
acquire, preserve, and disseminate valuable business
information, to promote the interests of trade, and to increase
the facilities for commercial transactions; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, the chamber's initiatives have
been a catalyst for a wide range of community improvements and
for the creation of numerous events and organizations; the
chamber had a role in establishing Charro Days, the Sombrero
Festival, the Mr. Amigo Association, Leadership Brownsville,
Brownsville Crime Stoppers, and Healthy Communities of
Brownsville; and
WHEREAS, The chamber has also provided invaluable support
for such institutions as Texas Southmost College, the Port of
Brownsville, the Brownsville South Padre Island International
Airport, and the Brownsville Economic Development Council; the
organization has received numerous awards for its marketing and
communications and earned first place in digital media for the
recent Dear Brownsville COVID-19 commercial spot; and
WHEREAS, For 84 years, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce
has been the city's leading advocate for business, and it is
truly deserving of special recognition for its positive impact on
the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the Brownsville
Chamber of Commerce on its many contributions to the growth and
prosperity of Brownsville and extend to its members best wishes
for continued success; 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.