SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 183

	WHEREAS, Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives, an 
organization of chamber professionals from across the state and 
the oldest such association in the nation, is celebrating its 
100th anniversary in 2006; and
	WHEREAS, Founded in 1906 as the Texas Commercial 
Secretaries Association, the group took its present name in 1978;
from the beginning, its mission has been to enhance the skills 
and effectiveness of chamber of commerce professionals; the 
organization serves the needs of its members through training 
seminars, conferences, publications, and a number of other 
resources; and
	WHEREAS, The first Texas chamber of commerce was chartered 
by the Republic of Texas in 1840; today, professional chamber 
executives work in more than 400 Texas towns and cities, with the 
common goal of encouraging business growth in the state and 
improving the quality of life in their local communities; and
	WHEREAS, TCCE is marking its centennial at the association's
meeting on June 26 through 28, 2006, in Galveston, home of the 
oldest chamber of commerce in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Chamber of commerce professionals constitute a 
significant asset to every community in which they work, and
it is a pleasure to join in recognizing their outstanding 
contributions to the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the 
100th anniversary of Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives and 
extend to all those associated with that organization sincere 
best wishes for a memorable and enjoyable celebration; and, be
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Texas Chamber of Commerce Executives as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                       Wentworth




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 10, 2006.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate