SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 405
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the members of the Cleburne Chamber of Commerce and the
  Cleburne Tuesday Forum on the occasion of their visit to the
  Capitol on March 1, 2011; and
         WHEREAS, The seat of Johnson County, Cleburne is located on
  the old Chisholm Trail south of Fort Worth; the city's early
  growth was due to the railroad; the city's nearby Cleburne State
  Park offers scenic recreational areas that can be used for
  camping, picnicking, and hiking; and
         WHEREAS, The Cleburne Chamber of Commerce held its first
  regular meeting on March 21, 1919; since that time, the
  organization has focused on the areas of industry and agriculture
  and has advocated for better roads for Johnson County residents
  and a wide variety of improvements aimed at the betterment of the
  Cleburne community; and
         WHEREAS, The chamber emphasizes the importance of giving
  back to the city and works hard to advance the economic,
  industrial, agricultural, professional, and civic welfare of
  Cleburne; the chamber encourages the growth of existing industries
  and businesses and assists new firms that relocate to the area; the
  organization currently has more than 950 members; and
         WHEREAS, The Cleburne Tuesday Forum is a nonprofit
  organization consisting of professional men and women who meet
  once a month to share information and exchange points of view;
  the organization was founded 40 years ago and provides a platform
  for the public discussion of a variety of issues that affect
  Johnson County; and
         WHEREAS, Both organizations are committed to improving the
  lives of area citizens and focus on economic development and on
  raising public awareness about relevant issues; the members of
  these organizations follow policies that reflect the needs and
  concerns of the people of Cleburne and the surrounding area, and
  their leadership and vision play an important role in the
  vitality of the community; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
  Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Cleburne Chamber
  of Commerce and the Cleburne Tuesday Forum on their dedication to
  their work and on their many accomplishments on behalf of the
  Cleburne community; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for these
  organizations as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
  Birdwell
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 28, 2011.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate