TITLE: Recognizing the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 84th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 84th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 84th anniversary; and WHEREAS, The Brownsville Chamber of Commerce was officially incorporated in July of 1937; the incorporation brought to fruition efforts that took place as early as 1914 in a meeting of area businessmen; the organization was founded to acquire, preserve, and disseminate valuable business information, to promote the interests of trade, and to increase the facilities for commercial transactions; and WHEREAS, Through the years, the chamber's initiatives have been a catalyst for a wide range of community improvements and for the creation of numerous events and organizations; the chamber had a role in establishing Charro Days, the Sombrero Festival, the Mr. Amigo Association, Leadership Brownsville, Brownsville Crime Stoppers, and Healthy Communities of Brownsville; and WHEREAS, The chamber has also provided invaluable support for such institutions as Texas Southmost College, the Port of Brownsville, the Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport, and the Brownsville Economic Development Council; the organization has received numerous awards for its marketing and communications and earned first place in digital media for the recent Dear Brownsville COVID-19 commercial spot; and WHEREAS, For 84 years, the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce has been the city's leading advocate for business, and it is truly deserving of special recognition for its positive impact on the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce on its many contributions to the growth and prosperity of Brownsville and extend to its members best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the chamber as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on August 10, 2021.