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October 26, 1999 2,43 WHEREAS, Speed Fest will attract many visitors to Martinsville- Henry County in the future, enhancing our retail, tourist, hospitality and food service businesses providing expansion of the tax base and job growth; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Martinsville, Virginia in regular session assembled October 26, 1999, that it does: hereby thank and recognize Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce, Martinsville Jaycees, Inc., Martinsville Uptown Revitalization Association, Angler's Choice, Checkered Flag Sports, and Coca-Cola for their contribution in supporting economic growth in the City of Madinsville and Henry County. Council presented the Resolution to Joe Cobbe, of the Martinsville-Henry County Chamber of Commerce; Jeanne Lawson, of the Martinsville Jaycees; Debbie Hall, of the Martinsville Uptown-Revitalization Association; and.Richard Lawhon, of Checkered Flag Sports. Mr. Cobbe stated, "We met this morning to start planning for next year." Council considered business from the floor. Amy Lamp, of The., Partnership for Progress, made a presentation, "Team Up with Textiles." Ms. Lamp stated, "It is a program with Tultex and Vanity Fair to raise funds for local schools. Visit your nearest textile outlet store during November 17 - 20, 1999. For each garment purchased, you designate your favorite school to receive the credit. A total of $33,000 will be distributed among each of our local schools based on the number of garments purchased." Mayor Crabtree expressed thanks. to Page Brockenbrough, of 907 Clarke Road, representing the Martinsville Volunteer Fire Department, for the Department's 50th anniversary dinner and for their service to the citizens of Martinsville. Mr. Brockenbrough responded, 'q'hank you for Council's support." Mayor Crabtree acknowledged three generations of the Fred Martin family in a~endance.