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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce |
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are visiting the State Capitol on February 22, 2011, and their |
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attendance provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the |
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achievements of this vital civic organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1976, the Odessa Hispanic Chamber aims to |
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unify its West Texas community while promoting the growth and |
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advancement of area commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber emphasizes support of entrepreneurship, |
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development, civic service, and education; funded by annual |
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subscriptions voluntarily made by local businesses, industries, |
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and citizens, the organization is nonpolitical and nonpartisan and |
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is committed to meeting the community's needs and challenges; |
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members receive publicity for their business or professional |
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enterprises, information and counsel on commercial matters, and the |
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chance to be part of an organization that is dedicated to creating |
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opportunity in the local area; and |
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WHEREAS, Since its founding, the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of |
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Commerce has rendered invaluable assistance to countless |
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individuals and contributed immeasurably to a robust business |
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environment in the Permian Basin; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby welcome members of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber |
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of Commerce to the State Capitol and extend to them 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 chamber as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |