Proclamation 2021-05 - Chamber of Commerce Week - 10/20/2020
P roclamation N0. 2021-05
WHEREAS Communities across the state of Texas will recognize Chamber of Commerce Week
on October 19-23 to celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of chambers of
commerce and the communities they represent. A proclamation issued by Governor
Greg Abbott states, “…chambers of commerce have fostered job creation, improved
education and developed infrastructure, these organizations have literally laid the
foundation for many communities; and
WHEREAS, since 1934, The Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce members, staff
and volunteers play leadership roles in many areas of the community. These include
the service on committees with the City of Huntsville, Huntsville ISD, Sam Houston
State University and the Downtown Business Alliance, business development,
business retention, business recruitment, tourism development, education and
workforce development, community development, creating partnerships with Walker
County, Texas Department of Corrections, Sam Houston State University and the
Small Business Development Center among others; and
WHEREAS, The Huntsville Walker County Chamber of Commerce continues to be an
unapologetic advocate for the business community; and
WHEREAS, In recognition of this year’s celebration the Huntsville Walker County Chamber of
Commerce will provide several opportunities for business people and community
members to connect both virtually and in person such as the upcoming Discover
Local-Community, Commerce & Cuisine event on November 10 and their Awards
Gala on December 11.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of
the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
October 19-23, 2020
be declared: Chamber of Commerce Week
in the City of Huntsville and call upon our citizens to recognize the significant role the
Huntsville/Walker County Chamber of Commerce plays in the development of our community.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this, the 20 day of October 2020.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor