TITLE: Commemorating Lemonade Day Galveston County hosted by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Commemorating Lemonade Day Galveston County hosted by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.

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WHEREAS, The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting its annual Lemonade Day Galveston County event on May 3, 2025; and WHEREAS, A nationwide program designed to teach children entrepreneurial skills, Lemonade Day was first brought to Galveston by the chamber's education committee in 2012; each year during Lemonade Day Galveston County, children in kindergarten through fifth grade operate lemonade stands and are responsible for creating a budget, setting goals, serving customers, and repaying investors; participants learn business skills and financial literacy while also developing confidence and self-reliance; and WHEREAS, Sponsored by area businesses, Lemonade Day Galveston County includes kickoff parties, including those at local schools and youth organizations as well as a larger celebration, along with a lemonade tasting contest and a variety of other events; the initiative serves to unite Galveston's business and educational communities and to raise awareness of the chamber among area residents; and WHEREAS, Through its Lemonade Day program, the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is helping Galveston County's youngest residents to reach their full potential and to become engaged and productive members of their community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas Legislature hereby commemorate Lemonade Day Galveston County hosted by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce and extend to all those associated with the program sincere best wishes for a successful event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Leo Wilson Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1024 was adopted by the House on May 23, 2025, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House