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MN SR319

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Carla Nelson

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature 2015-2016

AI Summary

  • Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1866 as the Rochester Board of Trade to attract settlers and protect wheat farmers' rights
  • Organization changed names multiple times: Rochester Commercial Club (1900), Civic and Commercial Association (1921), Rochester Chamber of Commerce (1931), and Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce (1968)
  • Chamber affiliated with the national Chamber of Commerce of the United States in November 1929
  • Organization provides networking, marketing, advocacy, and education opportunities while representing local businesses on economic and governmental policy issues
  • Senate commends the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce on its 150th anniversary and directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the organization

Legislative Description

A Senate resolution honoring the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce on its 150th anniversary

Last Action

Referred to Rules and Administration

5/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/20/2016

Full Bill Text

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