R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 1-2     Legislature takes pride in joining the residents of Tarrant County
 1-3     in declaring February 24, 1999, Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce
 1-4     Day; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Located in central North Texas, Tarrant County is a
 1-6     popular area for vacationing, and its cities are well known for
 1-7     their museums and the preservation of historic sites; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Today, the flavor of the Old West is still inspiring
 1-9     in the ranch lands, museums, art, and recreational centers in
1-10     Tarrant County; and
1-11           WHEREAS, Known to many as "Where the West Begins," Tarrant
1-12     County is famous for its tourism centers such as the Fort Worth
1-13     Stockyards and the nationally known Six Flags Over Texas; and
1-14           WHEREAS, The county is flourishing economically and owes much
1-15     of its stability to the leadership provided by the Coalition of
1-16     Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce; the coalition represents more
1-17     than 7,000 business organizations throughout Tarrant County; and
1-18           WHEREAS, The coalition brings together 23 chambers of
1-19     commerce from throughout Tarrant County to support public policy
1-20     initiatives that meet the needs of employers, employees, clients,
1-21     and customers; and
1-22           WHEREAS, Noted for its many contributions to the overall
1-23     quality of life in Tarrant County, the Coalition of Tarrant County
1-24     Chambers of Commerce builds productive partnerships between the
 2-1     business community and local, state, and federal governments to
 2-2     provide for positive growth in business development; and
 2-3           WHEREAS, The members of the Coalition of Tarrant County
 2-4     Chambers of Commerce have greatly influenced the economic growth
 2-5     and vitality of Tarrant County, and the residents of Tarrant County
 2-6     have taken care to preserve its many amenities in the face of urban
 2-7     growth and industrial development; now, therefore, be it
 2-8           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-9     Legislature hereby commend the members of the Coalition of Tarrant
2-10     County Chambers of Commerce on their achievements and their
2-11     contributions to our state and extend best wishes to them for a
2-12     joyous Tarrant County Chambers of Commerce Day; and, be it further
2-13           RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
2-14     for the residents of Tarrant County and the Coalition of Tarrant
2-15     County Chambers of Commerce as a token of esteem from the Texas
2-16     House of Representatives.
                                   Carter                             Brimer
                                   Burnam                              Denny
                                   Goodman                    King of Parker
                                   Lewis of Tarrant                   Mowery
                                   Palmer                              Smith
                                   Truitt                         Wohlgemuth
                                             _______________________________
                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 246 was adopted by the House on
         February 24, 1999, by a non-record vote.
                                             _______________________________
                                                 Chief Clerk of the House