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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Proud members of the Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce |
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gathered to celebrate the organization's 100th anniversary at its |
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annual banquet on February 7, 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber serves a small-town community situated |
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in the heart of Dawson County, halfway between Dallas and El Paso, |
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with a population just shy of 10,000; its members are dedicated to |
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supporting growth and economic development in the area while |
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enhancing the quality of life for their fellow residents; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, the chamber has contributed to the |
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vibrancy of the community through its sponsorship of numerous |
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activities and events; these include the annual Chicken Fried Steak |
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Festival, which honors Lamesa's status as the "Home of the Chicken |
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Fried Steak," as well as much-anticipated Independence Day and |
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Christmas celebrations and youth basketball tournaments; and |
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WHEREAS, While serving as an invaluable resource to local |
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business leaders, the Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce has also |
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played a major role in shaping the development of its community, and |
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it is indeed deserving of recognition as it marks this special |
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milestone; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas |
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hereby congratulate the Lamesa Area Chamber of Commerce on its |
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centennial and extend to its members sincere best wishes for |
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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 chamber as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives and Senate. |