HR1024 - Commemorating Lemonade Day Galveston County hosted by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce.

      H.R. No. 1024       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, The Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce is   hosting its annual Lemonade Day Galveston County event on May 3,   2025; and          WHEREAS, A nationwide program designed to teach children   entrepreneurial skills, Lemonade Day was first brought to Galveston   by the chamber's education committee in 2012; each year during   Lemonade Day Galveston County, children in kindergarten through   fifth grade operate lemonade stands and are responsible for   creating a budget, setting goals, serving customers, and repaying   investors; participants learn business skills and financial   literacy while also developing confidence and self-reliance; and          WHEREAS, Sponsored by area businesses, Lemonade Day   Galveston County includes kickoff parties, including those at local   schools and youth organizations as well as a larger celebration,   along with a lemonade tasting contest and a variety of other events;   the initiative serves to unite Galveston's business and educational   communities and to raise awareness of the chamber among area   residents; and          WHEREAS, Through its Lemonade Day program, the Galveston   Regional Chamber of Commerce is helping Galveston County's youngest   residents to reach their full potential and to become engaged and   productive members of their community; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby commemorate Lemonade Day Galveston County   hosted by the Galveston Regional Chamber of Commerce and extend to   all those associated with the program sincere best wishes for a   successful event; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the   Texas House of Representatives.     Leo Wilson     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 1024 was adopted by the House on May   23, 2025, by a non-record vote.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House