110 HRES 949 IH: Recognizing and commending the 100th U.S. House of Representatives 2008-01-29 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 949 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 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;

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.