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
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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.
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Chief Clerk of the House