TITLE: Congratulating the Central Fort Bend Chamber on receiving five-star accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Central Fort Bend Chamber on receiving five-star accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce.

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WHEREAS, The Central Fort Bend Chamber has been awarded five-star accreditation by the United States Chamber of Commerce; and WHEREAS, The U.S. Chamber's accreditation program is designed to promote excellence among local chambers of commerce and to foster a pro-business environment across the country; to earn accreditation, a chamber must meet high standards in its operations and programming, including in the areas of governance, government affairs, communications, and technology; the Central Fort Bend Chamber is one of only 137 chambers in the nation to earn five-star accreditation; and WHEREAS, Established in 1910, the Central Fort Bend Chamber is the oldest chamber in the county; the organization lives up to its core values of commitment, leadership, integrity, service, and passion through a variety of programs and initiatives, including Leadership Fort Bend, the CTE Leadership Academy, and Lemonade Day Central Fort Bend, which teaches area youth how to start and operate their own business; and WHEREAS, Organizations that support local businesses are essential to the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and the Central Fort Bend Chamber's receipt of this impressive recognition is a testament to the significant role it plays in the community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Central Fort Bend Chamber on receiving five-star accreditation from the United States Chamber of Commerce and extend to all those associated with the chamber sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Central Fort Bend Chamber as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jetton Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 629 was adopted by the House on March 30, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House