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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, For more than two decades, the Houston Asian Junior |
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Chamber of Commerce has worked to develop future business leaders |
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and serve the greater community, and in 2009, its members are |
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looking forward to building on this notable legacy; and |
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WHEREAS, The Houston Asian Jaycees was formed in 1986 by a |
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group of Chinese and Taiwanese American entrepreneurs, with the |
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mission to help young professionals enrich their skills in |
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leadership and management, commercial development, and networking, |
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and to motivate them to become more aware of the concerns of the |
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local and international communities; in 1991, the HAJCC became |
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affiliated with the U.S. Junior Chamber and the Texas Junior |
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Chamber; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its inception, this progressive organization |
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has demonstrated its commitment to serving others, creating |
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business ideas and opportunities, promoting the Asian American |
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culture, and participating in the political process; the chamber's |
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chapters work on local projects, but are also involved in broader |
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endeavors that have impacts at state, national, and international |
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levels; and |
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WHEREAS, In February 2009, the Houston Asian Jaycees is |
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hosting its annual inauguration and awards night; in addition to |
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celebrating a successful 2008 campaign, the event honors the state |
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president, Katherine Cheng-Arif, and features the installation of |
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its new officers; led by the 24th chapter president, Lenney Yip, the |
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2009 executive board includes: Kevin Du, Tony Yip, Dilsia |
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Hernandez, Nate Wong, Thad Fiebich, Lizzie Huynh, Tuan Pham, Cam |
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Vu, Emily Huynh, Fernando Fuentes, and Paige Shih; and |
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WHEREAS, The Houston Asian Junior Chamber of Commerce has |
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demonstrated a commitment to serving area residents and enhancing |
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the local economy, and in so doing, the group has played an |
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important role in the cultural and professional vitality of the |
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community; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Houston Asian Junior Chamber of |
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Commerce for its outstanding efforts to support local business and |
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extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best |
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wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the HAJCC as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |