88R10687 BHH-D
 
  By: González of El Paso H.R. No. 155
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Proud representatives of four major metropolitan
  LGBTQ chambers of commerce from across the state are gathering in
  Austin for the first Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day
  at the State Capitol on February 14, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, These organizations include the Austin LGBT Chamber
  of Commerce, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the
  North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and the San Antonio LGBT
  Chamber of Commerce, and they have joined together to form a
  statewide coalition of more than 1,000 LGBT-owned and allied
  businesses; the cities the chambers represent account for nearly
  half of the state's population; and
         WHEREAS, Having originally joined forces to combat
  discrimination and promote equality, inclusion, and economic
  vitality across Texas, the chambers are also pursuing a legislative
  agenda that includes support for economic development and the
  promotion of tourism, for comprehensive nondiscrimination
  legislation that makes Texas a competitive, business-friendly
  state, for increased funding for public schools, and for
  improvements to the state's health care system and its public
  safety and transportation policies; in addition, the group
  advocates for racial equity in all sectors of the state, including
  education, employment, health care, and criminal justice; and
         WHEREAS, By bringing their collective voices together in
  behalf of the LGBTQIA+ business community in the Lone Star State,
  these chambers of commerce have jointly become a powerful advocate
  for the dignity and prosperity of all Texans; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize February 14, 2023, as Texas LGBTQ
  Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend a
  warm welcome to the visiting delegation.