80R7762 JNC-D

By: Martinez Fischer H.R. No. 504

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, For more than three decades, the Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce has served as the leading advocate of Hispanic businesses in Texas; and

WHEREAS, Founded in 1975, TAMACC strives to strengthen the coalition of Hispanic business owners around the state, stimulate new enterprises in Hispanic communities, disseminate useful information to members, and advocate for Hispanic business in international trade development, consumer affairs, and public policy; and

WHEREAS, The organization was originally composed of a small group of forward-looking Hispanic business owners and professionals; today, it consists of 27 member chambers of commerce and 20 corporate partners, representing 15,000 Hispanic professionals throughout the state; and

WHEREAS, In July 2006, the TAMACC Educational Development Foundation cohosted the first High School Business Leadership Seminars at The University of Texas at El Paso; in an effort to inspire future entrepreneurs and community leaders, the event featured role models from business, public service, and education who offered valuable advice to the young men and women in attendance; and

WHEREAS, TAMACC serves as an important resource for Hispanic businesses in Texas as well as for future business leaders, and it is a pleasure to recognize this notable group for its vision and its dedication to its worthy goals; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas Legislature hereby commend the Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce for its outstanding service and extend to its members best wishes for continued success; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.