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                                                                  H.R. No. 276



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, On February 21, 2004, citizens of Bexar County 
gathered at the Black Business Expo of San Antonio to celebrate the 
emergence of a strong and dynamic African American business 
community in the area; and
	WHEREAS, The largest affair of its kind in the San Antonio 
market, this annual event fosters long-lasting business 
relationships among entrepreneurs, business owners, commercial 
vendors, and consumers, thus helping to create a foundation for 
continued economic growth and prosperity in the Alamo City; since 
the expo's inception nearly eight years ago, area citizens have 
benefited immeasurably from the many innovative programs available 
to those in attendance; and
	WHEREAS, The Black Business Expo features an array of 
activities of interest to businesspeople, consumers, parents, and 
children and has over the years brought much-deserved recognition 
to San Antonio's thriving arts and entertainment communities as 
well as to civic organizations and charities; proceeds from 
previous events have been donated to such worthy organizations as 
the Martin Luther King, Jr., Commission and the Davis-Scott YMCA's 
Partners of Youth program; and
	WHEREAS, In keeping with its stated mission to showcase 
successful minority-owned companies, the Black Business Expo of San 
Antonio also hosts the African American Business Awards Banquet, 
recognizing the efforts of those business leaders who have 
demonstrated uncommon vision, integrity, and determination; and
	WHEREAS, The organizers and participants of the Black 
Business Expo are helping to make Texas a place in which all 
residents may enjoy economic prosperity and self-determination, 
and it is indeed fitting at this time that we pay special tribute to 
those involved in making this occasion one that will continue to 
grow with each passing year; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby recognize the 2004 Black 
Business Expo of San Antonio and commend all those associated with 
this important event for their contributions toward ensuring a 
bright future for all residents of the Lone Star State; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Black Business Expo of San Antonio, Inc., as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 276 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House