[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 949 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 949

 Recognizing and commending the 100th Anniversary of the Augusta Metro 
                          Chamber of Commerce.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 29, 2008

 Mr. Broun of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Barrett of South Carolina, and 
 Mr. Barrow) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing and commending the 100th Anniversary of the Augusta Metro 
                          Chamber of Commerce.

Whereas the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce is building a stronger and better 
        community in Augusta, Georgia by working with the businesses, merchants, 
        and industry to advance the civic, economic, industrial, professional, 
        and cultural life of Augusta;
Whereas the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce jointly represents the voices of 
        small and large businesses alike to promote a pro-business environment 
        by serving as its advocate, promoting the region, enhancing the business 
        climate, and providing quality membership programs and services;
Whereas the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce and its members provide citizens 
        with a strong business environment that increases employment, retail 
        trade and commerce, and industrial growth in order to make Augusta a 
        better place to live;
Whereas the Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce has worked to promote a prosperous 
        future for all Augustans through legislative efforts and through events 
        such as the annual Legislative Breakfast, the Women in Business 
        luncheons, the Economic Club Speaker Series, and through programs such 
        as Drugs Don't Work and Leadership Augusta; and
Whereas with credit to the efforts and leadership of the chamber of commerce, 
        Augusta is home to excellent housing, schools, health care, and 
        shopping;
    Resolved, That the United States House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the leaders and members of the Augusta Metro 
        Chamber of Commerce for their 100 years of dedicated service to 
        Augusta's economic development;
            (2) commends their efforts to ensure Augusta's continued 
        competitiveness in our domestic and global economies; and
            (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to 
        transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to the Augusta 
        Metro Chamber of Commerce, Walter Dukes, Chairman Don Bailey, 
        Chairman Elect Sue Parr, and President and Augusta Mayor Deke 
        Copenhaver.
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