H.R. No. 1740



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Steve Ahlenius has ably served as president and 
chief executive officer of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce since 
1998, and his dedication to the city he is proud to call home is 
indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Wayland Baptist University and of 
Texas Tech University, where he earned his master's degree in 
public administration, Mr. Ahlenius has been a tireless advocate 
for the McAllen community, promoting area events, championing local 
businesses and organizations, and setting an outstanding example of 
leadership to which all may aspire; and
	WHEREAS, During his exemplary tenure, the McAllen Chamber of 
Commerce has experienced a remarkable 64 percent growth in 
membership, and in 2001, the organization was selected as the 
National Chamber of the Year by the National Association of 
Membership Development; and
	WHEREAS, Steve Ahlenius has made the community of McAllen a 
better place in which to live, work, and raise a family, and his 
contributions will surely benefit area residents for years to come; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Steve Ahlenius on his achievements 
as president and chief executive officer of the McAllen Chamber of 
Commerce and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 
success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Ahlenius as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Gonzales

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1740 was adopted by the House on May 
25, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House