H.R. No. 35
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         
  WHEREAS, The Vernon Chamber of Commerce celebrated a
 
  significant milestone in its rich history with its centennial in
 
  2010; and
         
         WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1910, this noteworthy
 
  organization has been guided by the belief that its accomplishments
 
  in the local business community result from the collective
 
  resources of its diverse membership; a nonprofit, volunteer-based
 
  group, the chamber advocates for free enterprise and strives to be a
 
  positive influence for the continued growth of the economy and for
 
  the development of new industries and businesses, and it helps
 
  bring lasting benefits to all types of businesses; and
         
         WHEREAS, The chamber is governed by a board of directors
 
  elected from among its members and is organized into various
 
  committees that oversee internal operations, as well as business,
 
  community, and member development; in addition, it hosts various
 
  activities and supports a leadership development program, and it
 
  serves as an information resource center for visitors, prospective
 
  residents, and industry representatives; the office of the Vernon
 
  Chamber of Commerce is designed to be a "front door" to the
 
  community, encouraging new opportunities that help local
 
  businesses thrive; and
         
         WHEREAS, Over the course of a century, the Vernon Chamber of
 
  Commerce has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to enhancing
 
  prosperity in North Central Texas, and its members may indeed
 
  reflect with great pride on their organization's many contributions
 
  to the community; now, therefore, be it
         
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
 
  Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Vernon
 
  Chamber of Commerce and extend to all those affiliated with the
 
  organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
 
  further
         
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 
  prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the
 
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Hardcastle
  Perry
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 35 was adopted by the House on
  February 24, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House