By Berlanga                                       H.R. No. 47

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                                 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.