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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Association of African |
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American Chambers of Commerce is visiting Austin on March 30, 2023, |
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in observance of Black Business Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Officially established in 1988, the TAAACC can trace |
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its roots to the 1920s, when the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce |
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was formed to facilitate the participation of African American |
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business owners in the economic mainstream; today, the association |
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is a statewide network of African American chambers of commerce, |
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representing more than 10,000 members and serving as the voice for |
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over 200,000 businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, TAAACC educates members about laws and regulations |
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that could impact businesses, and it works within the legislative |
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process to ensure equal opportunities for African American |
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enterprises; moreover, it coordinates with leaders in government |
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and the corporate world to encourage diversity and inclusiveness, |
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and it supports policies that promote economic mobility for all |
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Texans; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its outstanding advocacy in behalf of |
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African American entrepreneurs, the Texas Association of African |
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American Chambers of Commerce is contributing to the continued |
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prosperity and vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be |
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it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 30, 2023, as Texas Association |
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of African American Chambers of Commerce Black Business Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to all those participating |
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in the event. |