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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 481
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WHEREAS, Members of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce are |
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visiting the State Capitol on April 2, 2015, and this occasion |
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presents a welcome opportunity to commend them for their support |
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of the city of Ennis; and |
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WHEREAS, Known as the Bluebonnet City, Ennis grew from a |
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stop on the Houston and Texas Central Railway line into a vibrant |
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modern city with myriad opportunities for economic development, |
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civic involvement, and personal and family achievement; and |
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WHEREAS, The city's dynamic business leaders, strong |
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economy, and proximity to the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex have |
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drawn a variety of notable businesses and industries, and the |
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chamber's emphasis on commercial growth and education have |
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further contributed to prosperity in the area; and |
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WHEREAS, Amid plentiful contemporary amenities, Ennis |
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retains its small-town charm, highlighted by its historic |
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downtown business district, and it is currently participating in |
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the Texas Main Street Program; each year, the town hosts such |
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popular events as the Polka Festival, a celebration of the city's |
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Czech heritage, and the Bluebonnet Trails Festival; it is also |
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home to a number of arts and entertainment venues, and nearby |
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Lake Bardwell attracts outdoor recreation enthusiasts, while |
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fans of motor sports enjoy events at the Texas Motorplex |
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throughout the year; and |
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WHEREAS, Working for more than a century to enhance the |
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city's well-being, the Ennis Chamber of Commerce has greatly |
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benefited its community, and everyone associated with the |
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organization merits the highest praise for their civic |
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engagement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th |
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Legislature, hereby welcome the members of the Ennis Chamber of |
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Commerce to the State Capitol and extend to them best wishes for |
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an informative and enjoyable visit; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the chamber as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Birdwell |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 1, 2015. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |