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By:  Heflin                                                       H.R. No. 165



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Federation of Asian Voters in Houston marked its 
ten year anniversary on July 18, 2003 by welcoming a very 
distinguished guest in Mr. Tran Dinh Truong; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Truong and their family--who sought and 
secured refuge from Communist Vietnam not only for themselves, but 
for over 8,300 others as well--became citizens of the United States 
and have given freely of their time and resources for the betterment 
of society, including a response to international need by the 
donation of two helicopters to disaster relief efforts in Africa 
and a contribution of $2 million to the local American Red Cross 
chapter in New York after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Tran Dinh Truong is a respected business and 
philanthropic leader whose generous efforts are an encouragement to 
others to get involved and improve their communities, and he serves 
as a much needed model for civic pride and love of freedom; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor and congratulate 
Mr. and Mrs. Tran Dinh Truong and family for their business 
leadership, community involvement, philanthropic endeavors, and 
for serving as an example to others in the community; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Tran Dinh Truong and family as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.