H.R. No. 287
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Representatives of the Alliance of North Houston
  Chambers of Commerce are visiting the State Capitol on February 8,
  2011, and their attendance provides a fitting opportunity to
  recognize the group and its member organizations; and
         WHEREAS, Created in 1994 for the purpose of fostering
  regional support and cooperation among area chambers, the Alliance
  of North Houston Chambers of Commerce is made up of six constituent
  organizations, the Cy-Fair Houston, Greater Tomball Area, Houston
  Northwest, Lake Houston Area, and Houston Intercontinental
  Chambers of Commerce and the North Houston Association; together,
  these organizations represent approximately 5,000 businesses in
  north Harris and south Montgomery Counties; and
         WHEREAS, The alliance includes family businesses,
  multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, and community leaders;
  it acts as the voice of local businesses to municipal, county, and
  state government and also seeks to facilitate regional economic
  development; and
         WHEREAS, The direction and planning provided by the Alliance
  of North Houston Chambers of Commerce have been of great benefit to
  the tens of thousands of individuals who live and work in this area
  of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a pleasure to honor the
  association for its dedicated leadership; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 8, 2011, as Alliance of North
  Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol and extend to
  the visiting delegation sincere best wishes for a memorable and
  meaningful visit to Austin; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the alliance as an expression of high regard by the
  Texas House of Representatives.
 
  Harless
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 287 was adopted by the House on
  February 8, 2011, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House