Bill Text: TX SR471 | 2017-2018 | 85th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Welcoming the Ennis Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-03-21 - Reported enrolled [SR471 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR471-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, Members of the Ennis Chamber of Commerce are | ||
| visiting the State Capitol on March 28, 2017, and this occasion | ||
| presents a welcome opportunity to commend them for their support | ||
| of the City of Ennis; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Known as the Bluebonnet City, Ennis grew from a | ||
| stop on the Houston and Texas Central Railway line into a vibrant | ||
| modern city with myriad opportunities for economic development, | ||
| civic involvement, and personal and family achievement; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The city's dynamic business leaders, strong | ||
| economy, and proximity to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex have | ||
| drawn a variety of notable businesses and industries, and the | ||
| chamber's emphasis on commercial growth and education have | ||
| further contributed to prosperity in the area; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Amid plentiful contemporary amenities, Ennis | ||
| retains its small-town charm, highlighted by its historic | ||
| downtown business district, and it is currently participating in | ||
| the Texas Main Street Program; each year, the town hosts such | ||
| popular events as the Polka Festival, a celebration of the city's | ||
| Czech heritage, and the Bluebonnet Trails Festival; it is also | ||
| home to a number of arts and entertainment venues, and nearby | ||
| Lake Bardwell attracts outdoor recreation enthusiasts, while | ||
| fans of motor sports enjoy events at the Texas Motorplex | ||
| throughout the year; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Working for more than a century to enhance the | ||
| city's well-being, the Ennis Chamber of Commerce has greatly | ||
| benefited its community, and everyone associated with the | ||
| organization merits the highest praise for their civic | ||
| engagement; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, hereby welcome the members of the Ennis Chamber of | ||
| Commerce to the State Capitol and extend to them best wishes for | ||
| an informative and enjoyable visit; 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. | ||
| Birdwell | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on March 21, 2017. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
