STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Through the innovative and determined spirit of hardworking
Texans, the Lone Star State has achieved excellence and prosperity.
Texas has enjoyed continued success, in large part due to
the energy, entrepreneurship and standards of expectation and achievement set
by Chambers of Commerce. For more than 75 years, they have provided tools to
help businesses excel and, in so doing, they contribute immeasurably toward
building strong, vibrant business climates in communities across the state.
The Texas Association of Business estimates that there are
more than 200 local chambers that represent 140,000 employers statewide. To
highlight the importance of these chambers and their many contributions, the
Texas Association of Business annually designates one week in October for an
awareness campaign.
At this time, therefore, I encourage all Texans to recognize
the many contributions of Chambers of Commerce, which have helped to lay the
foundation of the Texas of today. Daily, they are helping to build the
foundation for tomorrow.
Therefore, I, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, do hereby
proclaim October 13-17,2003,
Chamber of Commerce Week
in Texas, and urge the appropriate recognition whereof.
In official recognition whereof, I hereby affix my signature
this the 18th day of September, 2003.
