SR19 - Recognizing February 4, 2025, as Houston East End Chamber of Commerce East End Day.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 19          WHEREAS, Members of the Houston East End Chamber of   Commerce are gathering in Austin on February 4, 2025, to   celebrate East End Day at the State Capitol; and          WHEREAS, Predating the founding of the City of Houston, the   East End can trace its origins to the 1820s, when New York   entrepreneur John Richardson Harris established Harrisburg at   the intersection of Brays and Buffalo Bayous; after briefly   serving as the capital of the Republic of Texas, the town was   annexed by Houston in 1926; today, the East End encompasses more   than 234,000 people and 7,700 businesses, and it remains a   location of great importance as the proud home of the Port of   Houston, one of the nation's foremost ports for international   trade and one of the largest port facilities in the world; and          WHEREAS, The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce was   founded in 1991 to promote economic expansion and investment in   the area; guided by this central goal, the chamber hosts a wide   range of programs, such as business luncheons,   business-to-business seminars, and other events that encourage   new commercial ventures, foster good will, and support existing   businesses; moreover, the group created the L.E.A.D. East End   program to mentor leaders through an educational series that   emphasizes the value of professional development and community   involvement; and          WHEREAS, Dedicated to equipping the next generation with   the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed, the chamber   foundation has awarded more than $600,000 in scholarships over   the past 19 years; in addition, the chamber hosts an annual   Education Symposium to create a bridge between local schools and   industries with the goal of developing a workforce that meets the   needs of businesses; and          WHEREAS, The Houston East End Chamber of Commerce has   remained steadfast in its mission to promote economic vitality by   establishing strong connections throughout the community, and it   is a pleasure to recognize the organization for its myriad   contributions to the East End; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize February 4, 2025, as Houston East   End Chamber of Commerce East End Day at the State Capitol and   extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation.     Alvarado                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 4, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate