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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Since 1946, the Raymondville Chamber of Commerce has |
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rendered vital services to the business community and citizens |
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throughout Willacy County; and |
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WHEREAS, Led by an executive director and a 20-member board |
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of directors, the chamber attracts new firms to the area, promotes |
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existing local businesses, encourages tourism, and assists with |
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area economic development; moreover, it provides relocation |
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assistance for interested parties and serves as the county's |
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visitor information center; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization conducts a variety of activities to |
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further its goals, such as monthly networking breakfasts, an annual |
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membership drive, regular business seminars, ribbon cuttings, and |
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grand opening celebrations; other sponsored events include an |
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annual July 4th festival, the Winter Texan Golf Tournament, the |
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Wild in Willacy Boot Fest, and a Christmas tree lighting and holiday |
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parade; it also hosts the annual Willacy County Heritage Gala, |
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recognizes outstanding members of the community with its Viva |
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Raymondville Awards, and keeps the community informed through its |
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website and quarterly publication, Wonderful Willacy; and |
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WHEREAS, For nearly seven decades, the Raymondville Chamber |
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of Commerce has been striving to make Willacy County an even better |
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place for businesses, visitors, and residents alike and it is |
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indeed worthy of recognition for this important work; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Raymondville Chamber of Commerce for |
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its outstanding service to the citizens of Willacy County and |
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extend to all those associated with the chamber sincere best wishes |
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for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |