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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce |
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is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its founding in 2019; and |
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WHEREAS, Under its first president, turpentine manufacturer |
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L. M. Autrey, the chamber established its commitment to promoting |
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local businesses, tourism, and economic development; today, the |
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organization continues to advocate for the "Jewel of the Forest," |
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as the city has been nicknamed, and it sparks the interest of |
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prospective residents and businesses alike by focusing on the |
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area's low cost of living, high quality of life, and great natural |
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beauty; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber has also contributed to the vibrancy of |
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the community through its sponsorship of numerous activities and |
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events; its Azalea Festival and Fall Butterfly Festival have grown |
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over the course of many decades, becoming regional attractions; in |
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more recent years, the Dam2Dam Bike Ride has drawn cyclists from |
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across the state, and kayaking was added for the 15th annual race in |
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2018; moreover, the organization's signature event is the |
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Chairman's Banquet that takes place every January; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past century, the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn |
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Area Chamber of Commerce has played an integral role in the growth |
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and prosperity of the community, and the group is truly deserving of |
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special recognition as it marks this momentous milestone in its |
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history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the |
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Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce and extend to the |
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members of this noteworthy organization 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. |