TITLE: Recognizing the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Recognizing the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary on April 3, 2025, with a special event held in Caldwell; and WHEREAS, Local leaders in the business, farming, and banking industries organized the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce in 1925 to promote civic improvement and economic prosperity in the area; in 1935, the chamber changed its name to the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce, and a 1937 newspaper article reported that all but two area businesses had joined the thriving organization; and WHEREAS, Through the years, the chamber has supported a wide range of civic and infrastructure development projects to address the evolving needs of area businesses, farms, and industries and to improve the quality of life for county residents; its many accomplishments include organizing the Burleson County Industrial Foundation and establishing the Kolache Festival, a cultural celebration that has grown to become one of the county's major annual events; and WHEREAS, The Burleson County Chamber of Commerce readopted its original name in June of 1998, when the Caldwell and Somerville Chambers of Commerce merged to reestablish a countywide chamber of commerce that would serve the needs of communities throughout all of Burleson County; the chamber has continued to work to improve the lives and livelihoods of the county's residents and to promote a robust and thriving business community, and it is indeed fitting that the chamber's members celebrate its century of contributions to Burleson County; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce for their outstanding efforts on behalf of the people of Burleson County and extend best wishes to all for a memorable 100th anniversary celebration; 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. Kolkhorst President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on April 9, 2025.