R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, One of the Lone Star State's most notable assets is

 1-2     its dynamic and diverse Hispanic community, and Hispanic business

 1-3     is an integral component of the Texas economy; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers

 1-5     of Commerce (TAMACC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the

 1-6     support and promotion of Hispanic business in Texas; founded in

 1-7     1975, TAMACC now boasts more than 11,500 members in 27 cities

 1-8     throughout the state; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, This fine organization seeks to strengthen

1-10     connections among Hispanic business owners while creating new

1-11     opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, and through such highly

1-12     successful ventures as its annual statewide convention and its

1-13     Texas Business Center internet site, the organization has become a

1-14     key presence in the world of commerce; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Through its Corporate Partnership Program, the

1-16     association also works closely with major corporations to improve

1-17     Hispanic representation in the top ranks of those companies, as

1-18     well as encouraging them to trade with Hispanic business suppliers

1-19     and distributors; and

1-20           WHEREAS, While Texas prepares to enter the next century, the

1-21     increasing importance of Hispanic business owners and entrepreneurs

1-22     cannot be overestimated, and TAMACC's outstanding efforts continue

1-23     to benefit not only the Hispanic business community but all Texans;

1-24     now, therefore, be it

 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-2     Legislature hereby recognize January 28, 1997, as Texas Association

 2-3     of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce Day at the Capitol, and

 2-4     extend to the organization sincere best wishes for continued

 2-5     success in the years to come; and, be it further

 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-7     prepared for the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of

 2-8     Commerce as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of

 2-9     Representatives.

                                   Berlanga                         Alvarado

                                   Chavez                            Cuellar

                                   Davila                           Ehrhardt

                                   Farrar                             Flores

                                   Gallego                            Garcia

                                   Gutierrez                          Hawley

                                   Hernandez                        Hinojosa

                                   King                             Longoria

                                   Moreno                           Oliveira

                                   Olivo                             Pickett

                                   Puente                             Rangel

                                   Raymond                    Reyna of Bexar

                                   Reyna of Dallas                    Rhodes

                                   Rodriguez                           Serna

                                   Solis                              Torres

                                   Walker                               Wise

                                             _______________________________

                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 47 was adopted by the House on

         January 28, 1997, by a non-record vote.

                                             _______________________________

                                                 Chief Clerk of the House