H.R. No. 1228
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The Town of Addison is helping to benefit Baylor
  University students and the local economy through its support of
  the Accelerated Ventures business incubation program; and
         WHEREAS, Designed to bring new industry and jobs to the
  Addison area, the initiative offers valuable services to graduates
  of Baylor's Hankamer School of Business Accelerated Ventures
  course; and
         WHEREAS, The city is providing free office space for a year,
  as well as mentorship and other resources, to participants who,
  through their studies, have learned important strategies to develop
  market plans, create startup companies, and generate revenue; and
         WHEREAS, Locally owned and operated businesses play a vital
  role in the prosperity of the Lone Star State, and by helping to
  encourage their development, the Town of Addison is ensuring that
  this North Texas community will continue to thrive; now, therefore,
  be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby honor the new business incubation partnership
  between the Town of Addison and Baylor University and extend to all
  those associated with the program sincere best wishes for the
  future.
 
  Carter
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1228 was adopted by the House on April
  17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House