TITLE: Recognizing the Best Southwest Partnership on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its incorporation.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Best Southwest Partnership on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of its incorporation.

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WHEREAS, The members of the Best Southwest Partnership are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the incorporation of this noteworthy organization on June 16, 2011; and WHEREAS, An association of chambers of commerce in southwestern Dallas and northern Ellis Counties, Best Southwest has at its core the four chambers of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, and Lancaster; the partnership also includes seven associate chambers representing the communities of Ferris, Glenn Heights, Hutchins, Midlothian, Ovilla, Red Oak, and Wilmer; and WHEREAS, Members of Best Southwest have participated in collaborative efforts for more than four decades; since its incorporation, the organization has worked ever more diligently to promote economic development through image enhancement and advocacy in behalf of education, transportation, and beneficial legislation; the partnership maintains a nonpartisan approach to addressing issues of mutual interest; and WHEREAS, The Best Southwest Partnership has made innumerable contributions to the quality of life in southwestern Dallas and northern Ellis Counties, and the organization merits special praise for its outstanding initiatives to promote a healthy business climate in the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby recognize the Best Southwest Partnership on the occasion of its 25th anniversary celebration and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for a memorable event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the partnership as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 30 was adopted by the House on June 9, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House