81R12407 JNC-D

By: Legler H.R. No. 826

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The year 2009 marks the 25th anniversary of the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce; and

WHEREAS, Established in 1984 with the assistance of the South Belt Community Improvement Committee, this member-funded organization has helped shepherd the region's growth and assisted local citizens in benefiting from new opportunities; and

WHEREAS, In the decades that followed the chamber's creation, the group's forward-thinking members have welcomed the arrival of new industries and continued to build beneficial links between local entrepreneurs; moreover, it has been instrumental in such community improvement projects as the widening of the Fuqua and Scarsdale overpasses, beautification efforts, and the addition of a new post office; and

WHEREAS, The South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce has also sponsored a number of memorable events, including the annual Night of Cuisine and Evening of Cuisine, an Independence Day celebration, a local beauty pageant, the South Belt Spectacular Cookoff, and Casino Night; in addition, the group is an active supporter of education, hosting school career days and offering scholarships to area students; and

WHEREAS, Led by president Marie Flickinger, the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce is steadfast in its mission, and its members may take great pride in the group's history and many achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce on its 25th anniversary and extend to the chamber and its members sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.