HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 24217: RECOGNIZING PA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE) P.R.No. 24217
04/14/25 ATT
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING
THE GREATER PORT ARTHUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(REQUESTED BY MAYOR BARTIE)
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Board of Trade was established on January 18, 1900, which grew to
become the Port Arthur Board of Trade and Commerce, which was then renamed the Port Arthur
Chamber of Commerce and ultimately evolving to its current form the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of
Commerce; and,
WHEREAS, the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce has for over 125 years worked to
facilitate the growth, and development,of business and economic activity in Port Arthur; and,
WHEREAS, the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce has played a significant role in the
growth of industry,commercial, small,women and minority owned business growth in Port Arthur; and,
WHEREAS, the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce has worked to improve the quality
of life in Port Arthur through support of altruistic and philanthropic efforts in our city; and,
WHEREAS,the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce has been a facilitator of building the
city's capacity and resilience by championing recovery efforts following catastrophic storms such as
Hurricanes Katrina,Rita,and Harvey; and,
WHEREAS, the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce continues to look to the future
through its support of youth scholarship, education, and employment programs as well as youth
development programs such as Young Emerging Leaders; and,
WHEREAS, the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce champions Port Arthur's legislative
needs through creating and organizing Port Arthur Days in Austin; that became today's Golden Triangle
Days in Austin which it continues to spearhead; and,
WHEREAS, in 2024 the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce facilitated over 100
trainings, grand openings, networking events; business development meetings, and job fairs to strengthen
and elevate the business and economic environs of Port Arthur; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur deems it necessary and appropriate to
recognize the award winning Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce; and,
NOW, THER.EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR,TEXAS:
Section 1.That,the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That, the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby recognizes the Greater Port
Arthur Chamber of Commerce for its stellar work in building, growing and promoting business and
commercial success, and excellence, in Port Arthur.
Section 3. That, the City Council invites the citizenry and business community to join in this
recognition of the Board, President/CEO Joe Tant and staff, and the membership of the Greater Port
Arthur Chamber of Commerce for their unwavering contribution to the betterment of Port Arthur.
Section 4. That, a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the City Council.
READ,ADOPTED,AND APPROVED this day of ,AD,2025,at a
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor •
Councilmembers •
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NOES:
Hon. Thurman Bill Bartie
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, TRMC,
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Roxann Pais Cotroneo, Esq.
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
41% Or
Ron Burton,C'
City Man._-r