81R10428 JGH-D
 
  By: Thibaut H.R. No. 656
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Elsie Huang is retiring as president of the Asian
  Chamber of Commerce in Houston in 2009, drawing to a close more than
  five years of service to that organization; and
         WHEREAS, A native of Tucson, Arizona, Ms. Huang earned her
  bachelor's and master's degrees in Texas from the University of
  Houston; she then went on to a successful 26-year career in
  education, working as a teacher and principal with the Katy
  Independent School District; and
         WHEREAS, In 2003, Ms. Huang was named president of the Asian
  Chamber of Commerce, and over the course of her tenure, she led the
  chamber in increasing the size, scope, and variety of its
  activities; and
         WHEREAS, During her time as president, the chamber grew from
  65 active members to more than 900, and she helped launch such
  exciting programs as the Asian Epicurean Evening, mini expos, and
  networking breakfasts, as well as collaborative efforts with area
  Rotary Clubs and other chambers of commerce; in addition, she
  played an instrumental role in the growth of the Asian Chamber of
  Commerce Gala and other chamber events; and
         WHEREAS, Under Ms. Huang's leadership, the organization's
  offices moved in 2007 to a handsome new facility that affords space
  for a number of educational programs, as well as a meeting room; and
         WHEREAS, Elsie Huang's dedication, professionalism, and
  commitment to excellence have greatly benefited the Asian Chamber
  of Commerce and the Houston business community, and she may indeed
  reflect with pride on the fine job she has done as she embarks on the
  next exciting chapter of her life; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Elsie Huang on the occasion of her
  retirement as president of the Houston Asian Chamber of Commerce
  and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued success and
  happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Ms. Huang as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.