H.R. No. 259



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Central and South Texas Minority Business 
Council is dedicated to supporting minority-owned business 
enterprises through a range of proactive services and programs; and
	WHEREAS, The mission of this notable organization is to 
create opportunities for the growth and expansion of minority-owned 
businesses, while actively involving corporate members in positive 
business relationships; and
	WHEREAS, The council also seeks to create an environment that 
encourages success by assisting corporations in the implementation 
of corporate supplier diversity plans and by helping companies to 
meet their diversity goals; and
	WHEREAS, The council coordinates events, including 
opportunity fairs, expos, and showcases, in an effort to facilitate 
networking opportunities for business owners and to cultivate 
visibility, recognition, and identity in the marketplace; and
	WHEREAS, Seminars, workshops, and educational programs 
provide members with advice and training necessary to succeed in a 
highly competitive environment; and
	WHEREAS, Promoting minority-owned business enterprises is a 
pursuit that is worthy of special recognition, and the Texas House 
of Representatives is pleased to honor the Central and South Texas 
Minority Business Council for its dedication to this goal; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the Central and South Texas 
Minority Business Council for its outstanding support of 
minority-owned business enterprises; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Central and South Texas Minority Business Council 
as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of 
Representatives.

                                                                           Dukes

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 259 was adopted by the House on 
February 19, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House