By Lewis of Tarrant                                  H.C.R. No. 235

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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas Association of African American Chambers

 1-2     of Commerce has for many years distinguished itself as a respected

 1-3     voice for business in the State of Texas; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, The work done by the organization has greatly

 1-5     benefited the State of Texas through economic and community

 1-6     development programs, and the African American Chambers of Commerce

 1-7     have unceasingly promoted their communities to help create quality

 1-8     growth and development; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, The business community, represented by the Texas

1-10     Association of African American Chambers of Commerce, has been a

1-11     driving force in fostering enhanced educational opportunities,

1-12     infrastructure improvements, leadership development, job creation,

1-13     and a positive vision of the future; and

1-14           WHEREAS, This outstanding association works  in a cooperative

1-15     spirit with other organizations to achieve economic growth and

1-16     strength throughout the state, and it is appropriate to recognize

1-17     its impressive accomplishments at this time; now, therefore, be it

1-18           RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas

1-19     hereby honor the Texas Association of African American Chambers of

1-20     Commerce and its many volunteers for steadfast work in behalf and

1-21     support of the State of Texas, and designate May 5-9, 1997, as

1-22     Chamber of Commerce Week in the State of Texas; and, be it further

1-23           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

1-24     prepared for the Texas Association of African American Chambers of

 2-1     Commerce as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of

 2-2     Representatives and Senate.