By Nixon H.R. No. 678 74R11256 BNL-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 recognize members of the Association of Chinese Organizations of 1-3 Houston on the occasion of their visit to the State Capitol; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Since 1954, this fine association has worked for the 1-5 betterment of the Chinese community in Houston, and its efforts 1-6 have had a tremendous positive impact on the entire city; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Originally formed by the eight largest Chinese 1-8 organizations in Houston, the association now consists of 21 of the 1-9 most influential and effective Asian civic groups in the city; and 1-10 WHEREAS, By coordinating their efforts to address the serious 1-11 issues facing Asian-American immigrants, members have served as 1-12 productive and forceful agents for change in Houston for more than 1-13 40 years; and 1-14 WHEREAS, The members of this chamber are honored by the visit 1-15 of a delegation of these outstanding civic leaders, all of whom 1-16 have expressed an interest in learning more about state government 1-17 and the legislative process by making time in their busy schedules 1-18 to tour the Capitol and observe the process of democracy in action; 1-19 and 1-20 WHEREAS, Communities across the nation are looking for 1-21 innovative ways to resolve the many pressing issues facing our 1-22 country, and the efforts of civic groups and community activists 1-23 have become one of the most powerful forces in the fight to save 1-24 our cities; and 2-1 WHEREAS, The members of the Association of Chinese 2-2 Organizations of Houston have joined forces in this noble cause, 2-3 and their efforts in behalf of the Chinese-American community, the 2-4 city of Houston, and the State of Texas are indeed worthy of 2-5 highest praise and recognition; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby commend the members of the Association of 2-8 Chinese Organizations of Houston for their community involvement 2-9 and interest in the legislative process and extend to them a warm 2-10 welcome on their visit to the State Capitol; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for the Association of Chinese Organizations of Houston as 2-13 an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.