Full Text of HR1072 095th General Assembly
HR1072 95TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
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| HOUSE RESOLUTION
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| WHEREAS, The State of Illinois draws its strength from | 3 |
| those organizations that are dedicated to the economic vitality | 4 |
| and quality of life of the residents of this State; and
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| WHEREAS, The establishment of institutions that enhance | 6 |
| economic growth and development are invaluable; the Elgin Area | 7 |
| Chamber of Commerce is an example of such an institution that | 8 |
| is key to the well-being of local businesses, which have a | 9 |
| direct and positive impact upon the communities they serve; and
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| WHEREAS, Celebrating its 100 years of service to the | 11 |
| Greater Elgin area this year, the Elgin Area Chamber of | 12 |
| Commerce has been successful thanks to the efforts of many | 13 |
| hard-working and resourceful individuals, who are dedicated to | 14 |
| advancing the economic interests of their communities; and
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| WHEREAS, Born as The Commercial Club with 47 members on | 16 |
| July 31, 1908, and welcoming all desiring membership who would | 17 |
| "boost Elgin" and assist in attracting industry, the Elgin Area | 18 |
| Chamber of Commerce was founded by individuals who had a desire | 19 |
| to enhance life in the community; the club did so by developing | 20 |
| ways to assist local businesses, encouraging commercial and | 21 |
| economic growth, and improving the quality of life throughout | 22 |
| Elgin; and
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| WHEREAS, Today, the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce | 2 |
| continues to work toward their original objectives, and, in the | 3 |
| years since its founding, has undertaken many other endeavors | 4 |
| to improve the business environment and overall quality of life | 5 |
| for citizens throughout the Greater Elgin area; and | 6 |
| WHEREAS, The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to | 7 |
| serving their members through advocacy, representation, | 8 |
| communication, and education, by promoting and representing | 9 |
| the interests of its businesses and professional members; and
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| WHEREAS, Having been successful in furthering the growth of | 11 |
| commerce and trade, the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is to be | 12 |
| commended for its great determination in serving both large and | 13 |
| small businesses and in helping enhance economic vitality, | 14 |
| advocating for businesses, and creating opportunities for its | 15 |
| members; and | 16 |
| WHEREAS, Businesses in Elgin continue to welcome | 17 |
| initiatives led by the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce that | 18 |
| promote the exchange of ideas and information, foster | 19 |
| communication, strengthen positive relationships among local | 20 |
| and statewide business communities, and examine ways to promote | 21 |
| commerce in the 21st century; and
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| WHEREAS, The members of this body are justly proud to | 2 |
| commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Elgin Area Chamber of | 3 |
| Commerce in 2008; therefore, be it | 4 |
| RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE | 5 |
| NINETY-FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we | 6 |
| congratulate the members of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce | 7 |
| on the occasion of the chamber's 100th anniversary and wish | 8 |
| them continued success in the future; and be it further
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| RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be | 10 |
| presented to the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce as a symbol of | 11 |
| our esteem and respect.
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