H.R. No. 920 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 the Farmers Branch and Metrocrest chambers of commerce on the 1-3 occasion of their visit to the State Capitol on May 16, 1995; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The first chamber of commerce in our country was 1-5 organized in 1768 for the purposes of encouraging commerce, 1-6 supporting industry, providing a forum for discussion of issues 1-7 relating to trade and navigation, and developing legislation to 1-8 benefit trade; these laudable goals remain applicable to the 1-9 chambers of today, as both the Farmers Branch and the Metrocrest 1-10 chambers actively pursue these interests; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Working together to promote the mutually beneficial 1-12 interests of businesses and communities, the organizations have 1-13 enriched the lives of countless residents in the North Dallas 1-14 communities of Farmers Branch, Carrollton, and Addison by making 1-15 the area a most desirable place in which to live and work; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Their concerted efforts, along with the active 1-17 support of local residents and governing bodies, have encouraged 1-18 businesses to locate in the three communities, providing jobs and a 1-19 host of other community benefits; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Through their active involvement in business and 1-21 civic affairs, the chambers have demonstrated their abiding 1-22 commitment to the betterment of the North Dallas community; thus, 1-23 it gives the members of this chamber great pleasure to commend 1-24 these public-spirited organizations for their keen interest in 2-1 public affairs; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby honor the Farmers Branch and Metrocrest chambers 2-4 of commerce for their outstanding service to the Lone Star State 2-5 and extend an official welcome to the members of the visiting 2-6 delegation; and, be it further 2-7 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-8 for each chamber of commerce as an expression of high regard by the 2-9 Texas House of Representatives.