SR605 - Recognizing the Greater Port Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce on receiving Accreditation with Five Stars from the United States Chamber of Commerce.

          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 605          WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to   recognize the Greater Port Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce, which   recently received Accredition with Five Stars from the United   States Chamber of Commerce; and          WHEREAS, This prestigious national designation recognizes   local chambers of commerce for excellence in the administration   of their objectives and for outstanding contributions to the   communities they serve; and          WHEREAS, The only chamber between Houston and Baton Rouge   to have earned Accredition with Five Stars, the Greater Port   Arthur Area Chamber of Commerce promotes the economic vitality of   the region through consistent community engagement and proactive   support of area businesses; and          WHEREAS, Over the past year, the chamber has provided   members with 19 training sessions and seminars covering such   topics as marketing, grant writing, disaster recovery, and fire   safety; its numerous events benefitting local businesses and   residents included the Occupational Medicine Conference in   Jefferson County and the chamber's Empowering Futures job fairs;   and          WHEREAS, Members of the Greater Port Arthur Area Chamber of   Commerce are committed to fostering the region's long-term   prosperity, and their invaluable support has made a positive   impact on numerous small businesses and in the lives of thousands   of Texans; the staff, board, and volunteers who contribute to   this exemplary institution and the process required to receive   Accredition with Five Stars are truly deserving of recognition   for their achievement; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby recognize the Greater Port Arthur Area   Chamber of Commerce on its outstanding efforts to promote   economic prosperity for individuals and businesses in South   Texas and extend to all who contribute to the chamber's work   congratulations on earning national recognition and best wishes   for the future; 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.     Nichols                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on May 31, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate