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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 297

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on the 
occasion of its 30th anniversary; and
	WHEREAS, Originally named the Mexican-American Chamber of 
Commerce, the organization was established in 1973 to represent 
the needs of minorities in the local business community; the 
group was officially chartered on August 3, 1974, and founders 
Dick Salinas, Pete Zepeda, Ron Fernandez, and Manuel Jara served 
as the first officers; in 1985 the organization changed its name 
to the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Over its three decades of existence, the chamber 
has ably served the local community, and its membership has 
steadily increased; and
	WHEREAS, The chamber serves its members through
business and professional seminars and workshops, networking 
opportunities, and business procurement assistance through 
economic development programs; in recent years, the chamber has 
implemented a Hispanic leadership development course and offered 
a course for start-up businesses; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1991 the chamber has served the community by 
providing over half a million dollars in scholarship funds; it 
awards an annual scholarship for eighth-grade Hispanic students 
upon their graduation and has entered into a partnership with the 
Hispanic Scholarship Fund to offer additional scholarships to 
deserving students; and
	WHEREAS, The chamber provides an excellent introduction 
into local and international Hispanic markets while continuing 
to serve the needs of local Hispanic business leaders in a 
complex and competitive environment; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber 
of Commerce for its outstanding service to minority businesses 
and extend best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
the chamber as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                          Nelson




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 5, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate