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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize the Greater Port Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce, which |
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recently received Accredition with Five Stars from the United |
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States Chamber of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, This prestigious national designation recognizes |
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local chambers of commerce for excellence in the administration |
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of their objectives and for outstanding contributions to the |
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communities they serve; and |
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WHEREAS, The only chamber between Houston and Baton Rouge |
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to have earned Accredition with Five Stars, the Greater Port |
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Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce promotes the economic vitality of |
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the region through consistent community engagement and proactive |
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support of area businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the past year, the chamber has provided |
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members with 19 training sessions and seminars covering such |
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topics as marketing, grant writing, disaster recovery, and fire |
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safety; its numerous events benefitting local businesses and |
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residents included the Occupational Medicine Conference in |
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Jefferson County and the chamber's Empowering Futures job fairs; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Members of the Greater Port Arthur Area Chamber |
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of Commerce are committed to fostering the region's long-term |
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prosperity, and their invaluable support has made a positive |
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impact on numerous small businesses and in the lives of thousands |
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of Texans; the staff, board, and volunteers who contribute to |
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this exemplary institution and the process required to receive |
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Accredition with Five Stars are truly deserving of recognition |
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for their achievement; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th |
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Legislature, hereby recognize the Greater Port Arthur Area |
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Chamber of Commerce on its outstanding efforts to promote |
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economic prosperity for individuals and businesses in South |
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Texas and extend to all who contribute to the chamber's work |
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congratulations on earning national recognition and best wishes |
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for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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the chamber as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |