82R25440 MGR-D

By: Button H.R. No. 1977

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, The 51st Biennial National Convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance is taking place in Houston from July 27 through July 30, 2011; and

WHEREAS, Originally formed in San Francisco in 1895 as the Native Sons of the Golden State, the organization was renamed the Chinese American Citizens Alliance 20 years later; since its inception, the alliance has fought discrimination against and disenfranchisement of Chinese Americans, while also hosting activities to support the community, such as socials, tournaments, and other gatherings; and

WHEREAS, Organized into lodges in cities around the country, the alliance offers programs and services to seniors and the needy and fosters the educational and personal development of young people through scholarships, essay and art contests, and sports teams; and

WHEREAS, The 2011 convention, with the theme "Our Commitment: Our Future, Our Legacy," is being hosted by the Houston Lodge of the alliance, which is ably led by local chair and president Dorothy Chow; and

WHEREAS, Members of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance are carrying on the important work begun by their organization's founders more than a century ago, and their steadfast commitment to charity, patriotism, legal rights, equal opportunity, and the general welfare is indeed worthy of commendation; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the 51st Biennial National Convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance and extend to all those gathered in Houston sincere best wishes for a meaningful and memorable event; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Chinese American Citizens Alliance as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.