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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Denton Chamber of Commerce is marking a |
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significant milestone in its rich history with the celebration of |
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its centennial in 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1909, the Denton Chamber of |
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Commerce has been guided by the belief that with the collective |
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resources of its diverse membership, it can accomplish great things |
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in the local business community; a strong advocate of free |
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enterprise, this nonprofit, volunteer-based organization has |
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supported agriculture, education, and the development of new |
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industries, and it has raised funds for highways and public transit |
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and for the construction of the city's first hospital, hotel, and |
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airport; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber strives to be a positive influence on |
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the continued growth of the area economy, bringing lasting benefits |
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to all types of businesses; governed by a board of directors elected |
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from within its membership, the organization is structured into |
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various divisions that oversee internal operations as well as |
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business, area, community, and member development; each year, the |
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board identifies the major issues that the chamber will address |
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through its Annual Program of Action, and the goals and objectives |
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of the campaign are achieved by the members' participation in |
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designated committees; and |
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WHEREAS, In addition, the Denton Chamber hosts a general |
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membership activity nearly every month and offers a leadership |
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development program; moreover, the organization provides an office |
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in the city, which serves as an information resource center for |
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visitors, potential residents, and representatives from |
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prospective businesses and industries; the office of the chamber of |
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commerce is a front door to the community, encouraging new |
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opportunities that are designed to help local businesses thrive; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The Denton Chamber of Commerce has demonstrated a |
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longstanding commitment to building prosperity in this North Texas |
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community, and its members may indeed reflect with great pride on |
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the contributions that the organization has made over the past |
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century; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Denton Chamber of |
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Commerce and extend to all of its members sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |