SR387 - Recognizing the Burleson County Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 387          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.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate