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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is pleased to |
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recognize the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce and the George West |
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Chamber of Commerce for their many contributions to the citizens of |
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Live Oak County; and |
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WHEREAS, These chambers of commerce were founded to advance |
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the economic, professional, cultural, and civic welfare of the |
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cities of Three Rivers and George West and the entire Live Oak |
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County trade area; the chambers encourage tourism and the growth of |
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existing industries and businesses and assist new firms and |
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individuals in relocating to the area; and |
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WHEREAS, The Tourism Committee of the Three Rivers Chamber of |
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Commerce founded the Salsa Festival, which features music, arts, |
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and crafts, and a bicycle race and motorcycle rally in addition to a |
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salsa competition; the chamber also supports the Choke Canyon |
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Birding Festival at Three Rivers; and |
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WHEREAS, The George West Chamber of Commerce is the original |
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founder and current supporter of Storyfest and serves as the |
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tourism center for the city of George West; and |
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WHEREAS, Committed to improving the quality of life for area |
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citizens, these two organizations focus on community development |
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and follow policies that reflect the needs and concerns of the |
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people of Live Oak County; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce and |
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the George West Chamber of Commerce for their many accomplishments |
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benefiting the citizens of Live Oak County; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for these outstanding organizations as an expression of |
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esteem by the Texas House of Representatives. |