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90_HR0585
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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives wish to congratulate the Salem, Illinois
4 Chamber of Commerce on its 100th Anniversary; and
5 WHEREAS, Salem is the birthplace of noted orator William
6 Jennings Bryan, born in 1860; it is the birthplace of the
7 G.I. Bill of Rights, and the Gateway to Little Egypt; Salem
8 is a great community and a vital part of Southern Illinois;
9 and
10 WHEREAS, On July 23, 1998 the Chamber of Commerce will
11 celebrate this 100-year milestone with a buffet luncheon and
12 annual meeting; and
13 WHEREAS, The original charter of the Salem Business Men's
14 Association, issued on February 26, 1898, states: "the object
15 for which it is formed is to promote and encourage the
16 location of manufactories and other industries in our city;
17 to secure from railroads and guarantee to the shippers,
18 reasonable freight rates; and to encourage in all proper and
19 lawful ways the development of our city and its surrounding
20 country."; today this mission statement is still a part of
21 the Salem Chamber of Commerce and its dedication to the
22 community, in seeing new businesses become an established and
23 valued part of the area, and in working to keep Salem's
24 economy healthy and viable; therefore, be it
25 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
26 NINETIETH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we
27 congratulate the Salem Chamber of Commerce on its 100th
28 Anniversary; may the Chamber continue its good work for the
29 City of Salem; and be it further
30 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
31 presented to the Salem Chamber of Commerce.