SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 484

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 75th anniversary; and

WHEREAS, Chartered in 1936, the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce has worked throughout its history to plan and achieve long-term goals and to develop and promote economic growth and quality of life for the community; and

WHEREAS, The chamber played an important role in fostering the cooperation between the governments of the United States and Mexico that led to the creation of the Amistad Reservoir; its efforts were also instrumental in preventing the closure of Laughlin Air Force Base; and

WHEREAS, The chamber's Industrial Committee has attracted numerous industrial prospects to the area and has helped to establish much of the region's industry, and the chamber's creation of the Del Rio Convention and Visitors Bureau has helped to showcase the city's many attractions and make the city a favorite tourist destination; and

WHEREAS, The Del Rio Chamber of Commerce is truly deserving of recognition for its exemplary efforts in making the Del Rio community an exceptional place in which to live, work, and raise a family; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, hereby commend the Del Rio Chamber of Commerce on its many outstanding achievements and extend to its members and volunteers best wishes for a memorable 75th anniversary; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the chamber as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.

Uresti

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 14, 2011.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate