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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce are |
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visiting the State Capitol on March 28, 2017, and this occasion |
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presents a welcome opportunity to honor them for their support of |
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the city of Ennis; and |
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WHEREAS, Known as the Bluebonnet City, Ennis grew from a stop |
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on the Houston and Texas Central Railway line into a vibrant modern |
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city with myriad opportunities for economic development, civic |
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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 further |
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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 downtown |
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business district, and it is currently participating in the Texas |
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Main Street Program; each year, the town hosts such popular events |
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as the Polka Festival, a celebration of the city's Czech heritage, |
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and the Bluebonnet Trails Festival; it is also home to a number of |
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arts and entertainment venues, and nearby Lake Bardwell attracts |
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outdoor recreation enthusiasts, while fans of motor sports enjoy |
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events at the Texas Motorplex 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 engagement; |
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now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the members of the Ennis Chamber of |
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Commerce for their endeavors in behalf of their fellow citizens and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable |
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visit to the State Capitol. |
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Wray |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 862 was adopted by the House on March |
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23, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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