H.R. No. 316

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Sherman Chamber of Commerce is marking a
	significant milestone in its history with the celebration of its
	centennial in 2013; and
	WHEREAS, Since its inception a century ago, this nonprofit
	organization composed of businesses, professionals, and other
	citizens has worked diligently to further the growth and
	advancement of Sherman; and
	WHEREAS, The chamber has been a driving force in attracting
	and retaining commercial enterprises in the area, and it helps
	promote the community by providing information to visitors and
	welcoming newcomers; in addition, the group offers resources and
	educational opportunities for entrepreneurs, communicates with
	policy makers on the local, county, state, and federal levels, and
	sponsors leadership development and networking initiatives; and
	WHEREAS, The chamber is governed by a board of directors, and
	operations are guided by the organization's president, Eddie Brown,
	and its events coordinator, Lauren Roth; throughout the year, the
	group hosts a number of worthwhile events, including the Texoma
	Weekly Circle, "Mix & Mingle" gatherings, quarterly business
	luncheons, the Sherman Independent School District New Teacher
	Lunch, and the Annual Vegas Nights Fall Fundraiser; and
	WHEREAS, Dedicated to fostering economic growth and civic
	unity, the Sherman Chamber of Commerce is strengthening its
	community in myriad ways, and this dynamic organization is indeed
	deserving of commendation for its vision, leadership, and
	commitment; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
	Legislature hereby honor the Sherman Chamber of Commerce on the
	100th anniversary of its founding and commend all those associated
	with the group for their dedicated service to their fellow
	citizens; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the
	Texas House of Representatives.
	Phillips
	Straus M. Gonzalez of El Paso Oliveira
	Allen N. Gonzalez of El Paso Orr
	Alonzo Gooden Otto
	Alvarado Guerra Paddie
	Anchia Guillen Parker
	Anderson Gutierrez Patrick
	Ashby Harless Perez
	Aycock Harper-Brown Perry
	Bell Hernandez Luna Phillips
	Bohac Herrero Pickett
	Bonnen of Brazoria Hilderbran Pitts
	Bonnen of Galveston Howard Price
	Branch Huberty Raney
	Burkett Hughes Ratliff
	Burnam Hunter Raymond
	Button Isaac Reynolds
	Callegari Johnson Riddle
	Canales Kacal Ritter
	Capriglione Keffer Rodriguez of Bexar
	Carter King of Hemphill Rodriguez of Travis
	Clardy King of Parker Rose
	Coleman King of Taylor Sanford
	Collier King of Zavala Schaefer
	Cook Kleinschmidt Sheets
	Cortez Klick Sheffield of Bell
	Craddick Kolkhorst Sheffield of Coryell
	Creighton Krause Simmons
	Crownover Kuempel Simpson
	Dale Larson Smith
	Darby Laubenberg Smithee
	Davis of Dallas Lavender Springer
	J. Davis of Harris Leach Stephenson
	S. Davis of Harris Lewis Stickland
	Deshotel Longoria Strama
	Dukes Lozano Taylor
	Dutton Lucio III Thompson of Brazoria
	Eiland Marquez Thompson of Harris
	Elkins Martinez Toth
	Fallon Martinez Fischer Turner of Collin
	Farias McClendon Turner of Harris
	Farney Menendez Turner of Tarrant
	Farrar Miles Villalba
	Fletcher Miller of Comal Villarreal
	Flynn Miller of Fort Bend Vo
	Frank Moody Walle
	Frullo Morrison White
	Geren Munoz, Jr. Workman
	Giddings Murphy Wu
	Goldman Naishtat Zedler
	Gonzales Nevarez Zerwas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 316 was adopted by the House on February
	6, 2013, by a non-record vote.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House