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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Dallas Regional Chamber are gathering |
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in Austin on February 22, 2023, to celebrate Dallas Regional |
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Chamber Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, With a staff of 55 dedicated professionals and more |
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than 700 member companies, the Dallas Regional Chamber helps to |
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strengthen the local business community by advocating for |
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pro-growth public policies, working to improve the education |
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system, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion; moreover, |
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the chamber has spearheaded a number of community initiatives, such |
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as the Take Care of Business campaign, which led to more than |
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660,000 additional COVID-19 vaccinations in the Dallas area; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2022, the Dallas Regional Chamber was recognized |
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as a national Chamber of the Year by the Association of Chamber of |
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Commerce Executives; this prestigious accolade honors chambers |
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that have demonstrated superior organizational strength and that |
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have advanced economic prosperity, public education, and quality of |
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life in their communities; and |
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WHEREAS, The Dallas Regional Chamber has played an integral |
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role in the growth and vitality of the Dallas area and beyond, and |
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all those associated with the organization are deserving of |
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recognition for their dedicated efforts; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature |
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hereby recognize February 22, 2023, as Dallas Regional Chamber Day |
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at the State Capitol and congratulate the organization on its |
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selection as a 2022 Chamber of the Year by the Association of |
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Chamber of Commerce Executives. |