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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Valley Business Exchange in McAllen and other South |
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Texas chapters of Business Network International are commemorating |
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International Networking Week February 2 through 6, 2009; and |
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WHEREAS, This annual event celebrates the key role that |
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networking plays in the development and success of commercial |
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ventures throughout the world; and |
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WHEREAS, By sharing ideas, contacts, and referrals, sales and |
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marketing professionals build a vital foundation for success, and |
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the significance of this process is reflected in the growth and |
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popularity of networking organizations; for instance, more than |
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100,000 people in 40 countries are members of Business Network |
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International, and BNI has over 400 participants in South Texas |
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alone; and |
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WHEREAS, Through networking groups, entrepreneurs have |
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access to meetings where they can meet potential customers and |
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others who can help grow their businesses; in addition, members are |
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able to attend beneficial workshops and trade shows, and they can |
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use the organization's information resources to increase their |
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knowledge and skills; and |
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WHEREAS, The prosperity of the Lone Star State depends in |
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part on the creation of vibrant and productive business |
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communities; networking contributes to that process by offering |
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Texans outstanding opportunities for professional growth and |
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fellowship, and this important factor in the state's economy is |
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indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize February 2 through 6, 2009, as |
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International Networking Week and commend all those affiliated with |
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the McAllen and South Texas chapters of Business Network |
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International for their contributions to local commerce. |