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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce is |
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celebrating its 35th anniversary on March 5, 2015; and |
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WHEREAS, Formed in 1979 and officially incorporated in 1980, |
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the Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce works to foster economic and |
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professional development in the city of Keller and surrounding |
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areas; over the years, the city has grown immensely, and the chamber |
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has continued to act as a uniting voice for the business community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber hosts a variety of events designed to |
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serve area residents and promote local businesses; in addition to a |
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gala and awards ceremony, an evening of wine and jazz with a silent |
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auction, and other gatherings, the chamber partners with the City |
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of Keller to organize the family-friendly KellerFest weekend; the |
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chamber also provides its more than 500 members with myriad |
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valuable resources, including educational and networking |
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opportunities; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, the chamber has been ably led |
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by three presidents; the first was Susan Ford, who served for 20 |
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years, and the second was Susanne Johnson, who served for 9 years; |
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Rudy Martinez is the current president, and he is celebrating his |
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first anniversary in this role; and |
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WHEREAS, The Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce has greatly |
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benefited area residents for 35 years, and the celebration of this |
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milestone provides a fitting opportunity to commend everyone |
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associated with this dynamic organization for their commitment to |
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progress and prosperity; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Greater Keller Chamber of |
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Commerce on its 35th anniversary and extend to all of its members |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, Than an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Capriglione |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 821 was adopted by the House on March |
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12, 2015, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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