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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Vernon Chamber of Commerce celebrated a |
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significant milestone in its rich history with its centennial in |
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2010; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception in 1910, this noteworthy |
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organization has been guided by the belief that its accomplishments |
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in the local business community result from the collective |
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resources of its diverse membership; a nonprofit, volunteer-based |
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group, the chamber advocates for free enterprise and strives to be a |
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positive influence for the continued growth of the economy and for |
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the development of new industries and businesses, and it helps |
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bring lasting benefits to all types of businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber is governed by a board of directors |
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elected from among its members and is organized into various |
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committees that oversee internal operations, as well as business, |
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community, and member development; in addition, it hosts various |
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activities and supports a leadership development program, and it |
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serves as an information resource center for visitors, prospective |
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residents, and industry representatives; the office of the Vernon |
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Chamber of Commerce is designed to be a "front door" to the |
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community, encouraging new opportunities that help local |
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businesses thrive; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of a century, the Vernon Chamber of |
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Commerce has demonstrated a long-standing commitment to enhancing |
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prosperity in North Central Texas, and its members may indeed |
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reflect with great pride on their organization's many contributions |
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to the community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Vernon |
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Chamber of Commerce and extend to all those affiliated with the |
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organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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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. |