H.R. No. 364



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Arturo Violante, president of the Greater Dallas 
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, has made immeasurable contributions 
to the civic and economic well-being of the Dallas area; and
	WHEREAS, Born and raised in Mexico, Mr. Violante earned a 
bachelor's degree from the National University of Mexico and an MBA 
from The University of Texas; with extensive experience in 
international business, he has worked around the globe, including 
in Ireland, New Zealand, and Latin America, before he and his family 
settled in Texas; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed professional has held various 
positions, including tax auditor, sales director, brand manager, 
strategic planning manager, and company president; some of his 
accomplishments include the successful development of two start-up 
companies into multi-million dollar organizations, the 
organization of an international sales and distribution network in 
Latin America, and the management of several international 
businesses; and
	WHEREAS, A progressive leader and businessman, Arturo 
Violante truly merits special recognition for his work in behalf of 
the Dallas area; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Arturo Violante for his professional and 
civic contributions to the Lone Star State and extend to him sincere 
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Violante as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Anchia

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 364 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House