SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 60

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize January 25, 2011, as East End Chamber Day; and

WHEREAS, The City of Houston originated in what is now the East End, at the intersection of Braes and Buffalo Bayous; the area was settled by John Harris in 1826 and is known today as "Old Harrisburg"; and

WHEREAS, The East End is the proud home of the Port of Houston, the nation's foremost port for foreign commerce and one of the largest ports in the world; and

WHEREAS, A top priority of the East End has been to encourage economic vitality within the area; the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce and the Greater East End Management District have worked together to create a community-based strategic vision plan for the area that provides guidance and funding solutions to enhance the ongoing revitalization and new development in this "Heart of Houston"; and

WHEREAS, The priorities of the East End vision plan are education, image, economic development, parks and neighborhoods, and infrastructure, and the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce and the Greater East End Management District are committed to accomplishing the objectives of this vital plan; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce on its many contributions to the East End of Houston and extend best wishes to all attending East End Chamber Day; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the Houston East End Chamber of Commerce as a memento of this special day.

Gallegos

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on January 25, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate