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 Sherman and Denison Chambers of Commerce for their many 1-3 significant accomplishments in behalf of their region and their 1-4 respective cities; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The Denison Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1912, 1-6 currently has 490 members, and throughout the organization's 1-7 history, its membership has sought to address in a positive manner 1-8 all aspects of life affecting the community; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Also boasting an impressive legacy of service, the 1-10 Sherman Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1915 and chartered on 1-11 May 6, 1938; today, the chamber has approximately 800 members and 1-12 works in concert with the Sherman Economic Development Corporation 1-13 to promote economic development, tourism, and general business 1-14 development activities; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The Sherman and Denison Chambers of Commerce play a 1-16 vital role in the growth and development of their communities, and 1-17 the significant efforts made by the members of each organization in 1-18 bringing prosperity to this vital area of the Lone Star State merit 1-19 special legislative recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby recognize February 26, 1997, as Sherman and 1-22 Denison Chambers of Commerce Day at the Capitol and extend a warm 1-23 welcome to the delegations from those two organizations on the 1-24 occasion of their visit; and, be it further 2-1 RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared 2-2 for the Sherman and Denison Chambers of Commerce as an expression 2-3 of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Clark _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 171 was adopted by the House on February 26, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House