R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Asian Chamber of Commerce is the primary 1-2 host of the AsiaTech @ Austin 2001 Expo, an outstanding event 1-3 designed to help build and strengthen relationships between Asian 1-4 and United States information technology companies; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Large enough to allow for diversity but small enough 1-6 to facilitate networking, this noteworthy function affords its 1-7 participants the opportunity to identify synergies, innovative 1-8 technologies, new markets, and ways to reduce costs; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The expo's attendees include information technology 1-10 companies and investors as well as entrepreneurs from both Asia and 1-11 the United States who have new technologies or proven business 1-12 models or who are looking for such products, services, and ideas; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, Held at the Austin Convention Center on May 14-18, 1-15 2001, the AsiaTech @ Austin Expo will undoubtedly have a 1-16 substantial impact on the economy of Austin and the Lone Star State 1-17 and will most certainly help to foster international business 1-18 relationships that will further Texas' role as a leader in the 1-19 technology industry; now, therefore, be it 1-20 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 1-21 Legislature hereby commemorate the AsiaTech @ Austin 2001 Expo and 1-22 extend to all those associated with the occasion sincere best 1-23 wishes for a successful and rewarding event. Smith _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 912 was adopted by the House on May 2, 2001, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House