H.R. No. 2179 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce, formerly known as the West Chambers County Chamber of Commerce, recently underwent a name change to reflect the growth and development of the community it has served for nearly 40 years; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1984, the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic business organization that works to strengthen relationships between businesses, educational institutions, governmental entities, and the community with the mission of ensuring the long-term economic health of the area; and WHEREAS, West Chambers County's economy is largely driven by liquefied petroleum gas production and related businesses, and the area is home to Enterprise Products, ExxonMobil, Targa Resources, Energy Transfer, ONEOK, Covestro, and Chevron Phillips Chemical facilities; the community benefits greatly from the job opportunities provided by these businesses, and families in the area are fortunate to be served by the top-rated Barbers Hill Independent School District; and WHEREAS, The population of Mont Belvieu has steadily increased since the chamber was originally established, and it is today recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the Houston area; as the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber approaches its 40th anniversary in 2024, the organization continues to honor its commitment to supporting businesses and organizations within its service region, including Mont Belvieu as well as Beach City, Cove, and Old River-Winfree; and WHEREAS, The Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to building an even brighter future for the community in the decades to come, and the members of this outstanding organization are deserving of recognition for all that they have achieved; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby honor the Mont Belvieu Area Chamber of Commerce as it approaches its 40th anniversary in 2024 and extend to all those affiliated with the chamber sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leo-Wilson ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2179 was adopted by the House on May 29, 2023, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House