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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers |
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of Commerce is holding its ninth annual Legislative Awards Gala on |
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January 27, 2009, and this event provides a fitting opportunity to |
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pay tribute to this notable group; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1975, TAMACC strives to strengthen the |
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coalition of Hispanic business owners around the state, stimulate |
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new enterprises in Hispanic communities, disseminate useful |
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information to members, and advocate for Hispanic business in |
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international trade development, consumer affairs, and public |
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policy; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization was originally composed of a small |
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group of forward-looking Hispanic business owners and |
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professionals; today, it consists of 27 member chambers of commerce |
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and 20 corporate partners, representing 15,000 Hispanic |
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professionals throughout the state; and |
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WHEREAS, In July 2006, the TAMACC Educational Development |
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Foundation cohosted the first annual High School Business |
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Leadership Seminars at The University of Texas at El Paso; in an |
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effort to inspire future entrepreneurs and community leaders, the |
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event features role models from business, public service, and |
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education who offer valuable advice to the young men and women in |
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attendance; and |
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WHEREAS, TAMACC serves as an important resource for Hispanic |
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businesses in Texas as well as for future business leaders, and it |
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is a pleasure to recognize this notable group for its vision and its |
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dedication to its worthy goals; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend the Texas Association of |
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Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce for its outstanding service |
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and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable Legislative |
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Awards Gala; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Martinez Fischer |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 163 was adopted by the House on |
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January 26, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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