Leadership Shelby County chairman, Ann Blackwell recently announced plans are underway for the Shelby County Day in Austin 2015 to be held March 4 & 5. The Texas Legislature recently convened for the 84^th legislative session.

Citizens of Shelby County are being asked to form a delegation to travel to Austin to the Texas State Capitol to learn about various issues and agencies as well as make any state government concerns known to lawmakers.

The Shelby County delegation will be recognized in the State Senate and in the House of Representatives.  Dr. Keith Miller will be honored and recognized as the Doctor for the Day at the Capitol.

State Senator Robert Nichols and State Representative Chris Paddie will give briefings to the group.   At noon, the delegation will hear speakers on topics important to east Texas from state officials while visiting the Texas State Capitol.

Please plan now to be a part of the delegation. To register, please call the Chamber office at 598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com to get registration form and hotel reservation information for the Hilton Garden Inn group room block.

Completed forms are to be returned to the chamber by Tuesday, February 10. The cost of registration, which includes a group dinner on Wednesday night and the Thursday luncheon, is $125 per person.