83R7281 MGR-D
 
  By: Harless H.R. No. 364
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Representatives of the Alliance of North Houston
  Chambers of Commerce are gathering at the State Capitol on February
  12, 2013, and their visit 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 five constituent
  organizations, the Cy-Fair Houston, Greater Tomball Area, Houston
  Northwest, Lake Houston Area, and Houston Intercontinental
  Chambers of Commerce; 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 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 12, 2013, as Alliance of
  North Houston Chambers of Commerce Day at the State Capitol and
  extend to those members of the organization in attendance 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.