SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19
WHEREAS, Members of the Houston East End Chamber of
Commerce are gathering in Austin on February 4, 2025, to
celebrate East End Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Predating the founding of the City of Houston, the
East End can trace its origins to the 1820s, when New York
entrepreneur John Richardson Harris established Harrisburg at
the intersection of Brays and Buffalo Bayous; after briefly
serving as the capital of the Republic of Texas, the town was
annexed by Houston in 1926; today, the East End encompasses more
than 234,000 people and 7,700 businesses, and it remains a
location of great importance as the proud home of the Port of
Houston, one of the nation's foremost ports for international
trade and one of the largest port facilities in the world; and
WHEREAS, The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce was
founded in 1991 to promote economic expansion and investment in
the area; guided by this central goal, the chamber hosts a wide
range of programs, such as business luncheons,
business-to-business seminars, and other events that encourage
new commercial ventures, foster good will, and support existing
businesses; moreover, the group created the L.E.A.D. East End
program to mentor leaders through an educational series that
emphasizes the value of professional development and community
involvement; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to equipping the next generation with
the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, the chamber
foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships over
the past 19 years; in addition, the chamber hosts an annual
Education Symposium to create a bridge between local schools and
industries with the goal of developing a workforce that meets the
needs of businesses; and
WHEREAS, The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce has
remained steadfast in its mission to promote economic vitality by
establishing strong connections throughout the community, and it
is a pleasure to recognize the organization for its myriad
contributions to the East End; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 4, 2025, as Houston East
End Chamber of Commerce East End Day at the State Capitol and
extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.
Alvarado
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 4, 2025.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate