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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Grand Prairie Chamber of Commerce are |
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visiting the State Capitol on March 11, 2009, and their attendance |
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provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the achievements of the |
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organization and these outstanding civic leaders; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1945, the Grand Prairie Chamber of |
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Commerce pursues the goal of supporting Grand Prairie through |
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economic and community development programs, working diligently to |
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promote the growth and advancement of the city; and |
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WHEREAS, An association of businesses, professionals, and |
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citizens, the chamber currently serves 654 members; its efforts |
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also include providing scholarships to students, supporting area |
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nonprofit organizations, and acting as the voice of local |
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businesses to local, state, and federal government; and |
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WHEREAS, The direction and planning provided by the Grand |
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Prairie Chamber of Commerce have been truly invaluable to the |
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betterment of this North Texas community, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to honor the chamber at this time; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 11, 2009, as Grand Prairie |
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Chamber of Commerce Day at the State Capitol and commend all those |
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associated with the group for their dedicated service to their |
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community; 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. |