Pasadena Chamber Day in Austin:
Nearly two dozen Pasadena Chamber of Commerce members traveled to the Texas Capitol on Wednesday, February 12 to participate in the inaugural Pasadena Chamber Day in Austin. Representing Pasadena’s dynamic business community, members advocated for legislative issues that create growth and prosperity for Pasadena.
The day began with recognitions from the Texas House of Representatives and the Texas Senate. State Representative Mary Ann Perez, surrounded by other State Representatives who represent parts of Pasadena, (Briscoe Cain, State Senator Carol Alvarado, Dennis Paul, Mayes Middleton) read House Resolution 178 recognizing February 12, 2025 as Pasadena Chamber of Commerce Day, which was adopted by the House. Chamber members were recognized on the House floor and in the gallery.
Senators Mayes Middleton and Carol Alvarado offered comments from the Senate floor recognizing Pasadena Day. Both shared facts and anecdotes about Pasadena’s vital impact on the region, state, and nation.
The afternoon saw Chamber attendees split into four groups for targeted meetings with Pasadena’s local delegation, authors of priority legislation, and committee chairs. Nearly 20 meetings were conducted across the four groups, amplifying the voice of the Chamber throughout the Capitol.
Meetings focused on issues identified by the Pasadena Chamber as legislative priorities. Using the Chamber’s white paper {link white paper} as its guide, members shared personal stories and professional expertise to highlight why these priorities are important to the Pasadena business community.
The day concluded with the Greater Houston Partnership’s Legislative Reception at the Driskill Hotel. This event provided an opportunity for Chamber members to network with legislators, legislative staff, business leaders, and stakeholders from Houston and throughout Texas.
Pasadena Chamber Day in Austin was an incredible success that illustrated the importance of advocacy for the Chamber. The event could not have been possible without the support of partners.
Thank you to Funeraria Del Angel Pasadena, Houston CCS Alliance, Chevron Pasadena Refinery, Clearhope Counseling, and Clark Freight Lines Inc. for their generous support of Pasadena Day as Platinum and Gold sponsors. The Chamber also appreciates its regional partner, Greater Houston Partnership, for hosting Pasadena Chamber members at the legislative reception.
