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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce are |
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working to promote a business climate that encourages economic |
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growth and development in this Harris County community; and |
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WHEREAS, Under the able direction of president Sharon McLean, |
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the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce renders valuable services such as |
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distributing newcomer packages to raise awareness of local |
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businesses, serving as an information resource on governmental |
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issues that affect local commerce, and performing ribbon cuttings |
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and ground-breaking ceremonies; in addition, it holds membership |
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luncheons and publishes a monthly newsletter that offers |
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information on area events and provides members with a forum to |
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promote their products and services; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber also undertakes a range of vital civic |
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initiatives to benefit Deer Park citizens; in the area of |
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education, the organization encourages young people to excel by |
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offering $1,000 scholarships to two deserving seniors in the Deer |
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Park Independent School District, and it recognizes educators with |
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its Salute to Education/New Teacher Luncheon; moreover, the |
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organization's desire to give back to the community is reflected in |
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myriad other ways as well, from providing awards for beautification |
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projects to supporting local cultural arts institutions; and |
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WHEREAS, The guidance and united vision of the Deer Park |
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Chamber of Commerce have helped make this proud Texas community an |
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even better place to live and work, and it is indeed a pleasure to |
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recognize this esteemed organization; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Deer Park Chamber of Commerce for its |
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outstanding work in behalf of the community it serves and extend to |
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its members sincere best wishes for continued success in their |
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endeavors; 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. |