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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce is |
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celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, and this occasion |
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provides a welcome opportunity to honor this outstanding civic |
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organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Established on November 13, 1925, the Greater Taylor |
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Chamber of Commerce was founded by local businesspeople who wanted |
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to make a positive difference in their community; Stephen G. |
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Gernert was elected as its first president in December 1925, and the |
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chamber was formally chartered by the State of Texas on February 16, |
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1926; and |
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WHEREAS, Local businesses have been the driving force behind |
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the success of the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce, and it |
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currently has more than 360 members from a wide range of industries, |
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including finance, retail, transportation, and manufacturing, |
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representing thousands of employees in Taylor and the surrounding |
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area; and |
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WHEREAS, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes chambers |
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throughout the country with accreditation for their dedication to |
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reviewing, improving, and promoting strong business practices, |
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recognizing leadership and outstanding contributions to the |
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community, and supporting the principles of free enterprise; the |
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Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce was awarded Five-Star |
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Distinction accreditation in November 2024, placing the |
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organization in the top three percent of chambers in the United |
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States; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past century, the Greater Taylor Chamber of |
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Commerce has played an integral role in the growth and prosperity of |
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the community, and it is indeed deserving of recognition as it marks |
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this special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Greater |
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Taylor Chamber of Commerce and extend to its members sincere best |
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wishes for 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. |