By:  Nelson, Shapiro                                  S.R. No. 1042
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Texas Senate is proud to honor the Farmers Branch
    1-3  and Metrocrest Chambers of Commerce on May 16, 1995, for their
    1-4  outstanding civic involvement and their significant contributions
    1-5  to the communities of Farmers Branch, Carrollton, and Addison, which
    1-6  the chambers represent; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, A large number of member companies are working to
    1-8  identify and implement programs which will assist in the steady
    1-9  and balanced growth of business, industry, and tourism; they have
   1-10  already been quite successful; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, This success is demonstrated through accreditation
   1-12  by the United States Chamber of Commerce, which accredits only 10
   1-13  percent of the chambers of commerce in the United States; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, The accreditation process shows the stability and
   1-15  dependability of the leadership in these two chambers whose
   1-16  activities are certainly worthy of legislative recognition; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, These chambers have unparalleled cooperation and are
   1-18  proud of the collaborative efforts which have developed progressive
   1-19  community programs such as the Academic Honor Card Program, The
   1-20  Carrollton-Farmers Branch Community Summit, The Texans' War on Drugs
   1-21  Red Ribbon Breakfast, the Metrocrest Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, and
   1-22  legislative trips to meet with respective representatives and
   1-23  communicate the preferences of the business community they represent;
    2-1  and
    2-2        WHEREAS, These activities and programs would not be possible
    2-3  without the dedicated board members, volunteers, and staff who are
    2-4  committed to serving the residents and businesses of these affluent
    2-5  cities; now, therefore, be it
    2-6        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
    2-7  74th Legislature, hereby congratulate the Farmers Branch and
    2-8  Metrocrest Chambers of Commerce for their efforts to stimulate
    2-9  economic development in their area, to promote mutually beneficial
   2-10  interests of business and communities, and to enrich the lives of
   2-11  the many residents of the North Dallas area; and, be it further
   2-12        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
   2-13  chambers as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
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   2-15                                       President of the Senate
   2-16                                    I hereby certify that the above
   2-17                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
   2-18                               on May 16, 1995.
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   2-20                                       Secretary of the Senate
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   2-22                                        Member, Texas Senate
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   2-24                                        Member, Texas Senate