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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Minority Business Enterprise Institute for |
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Public Policy and the DFW Minority Business Council are sponsoring |
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the Statewide Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day at the |
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State Capitol on March 14, 2007; and |
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WHEREAS, Attendees of this year's event include minority |
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business councils, chambers of commerce, and business leaders from |
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across the state; and |
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WHEREAS, During its visit to the Capitol, the group will meet |
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with many of the state's elected officials to discuss relevant |
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public policy issues and to promote economic inclusion of the |
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minority business sector; and |
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WHEREAS, Minority-owned businesses represent 26 percent of |
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all businesses in Texas; moreover, they employ more than half a |
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million workers, provide a $12 million payroll, and generate some |
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$75 million in revenue; and |
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WHEREAS, Minority business enterprises contribute greatly to |
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the cultural and economic vitality and strength of this state, and |
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their efforts are to be encouraged and commended; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 80th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 14, 2007, as Statewide MBE |
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Public Policy Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best |
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wishes to members of the organization for an informative and |
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productive day. |