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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day is |
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taking place at the State Capitol on March 15, 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, First held in 1997, Minority Business Enterprise |
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Public Policy Day is an annual event that connects minority |
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business enterprises with Texas lawmakers to address issues that |
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impact minority-owned businesses and to promote accountability, |
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collaboration, and engagement; the groups advocate for legislation |
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that makes Texas a more diverse and business-friendly state and |
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ensures that participation goals for historically underutilized |
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businesses are met at state agencies, commissions, colleges, and |
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universities; and |
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WHEREAS, The coalition of business organizations involved in |
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the event represents 868 certified minority business enterprises |
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that, in total, contribute more than $17 billion in revenue to the |
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state economy; these businesses have also created or preserved more |
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than 82,000 jobs; and |
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WHEREAS, Minority business enterprises contribute greatly to |
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the cultural and economic vitality of this state, and their efforts |
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are indeed to be encouraged and commended; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 15, 2023, as Minority Business |
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Enterprise Public Policy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all |
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those in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and |
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informative event. |