SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 770

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Service Corps of Retired Executives Association 
and the United States Small Business Administration; and

	WHEREAS, This year, the United States Small Business 
Administration is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its 
creation; and

	WHEREAS, In observation of the anniversary, the local 
office of the Small Business Administration is joining the
San Antonio chapter of the Service Corps of Retired Executives 
Association (SCORE) in hosting an open house on May 6, 2003; and

	WHEREAS, SCORE is a nonprofit volunteer organization of 
retired business and professional leaders who donate their time 
counseling and mentoring individuals who want to start a business 
or improve existing businesses; and

	WHEREAS, The partnership between the Small Business 
Administration and SCORE provides a foundation for the formation,
growth, and success of small businesses in Texas and throughout 
America, and their joint efforts deserve recognition; now, 
therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby commend the United States Small 
Business Administration and the Service Corps of Retired 
Executives Association for their exemplary efforts on behalf of 
people developing small businesses and extend congratulations to 
the Small Business Administration on its 50th anniversary; and, 
be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 
expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
                                                                    Van de Putte




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 7, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate