SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 811
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the Embassy of the Republic of Angola and the Consulate
  General of Angola in Houston and join in the celebration of the
  20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations
  between Angola and the United States; and
         WHEREAS, On May 19, 1993, United States President Bill
  Clinton officially recognized the government of Angola, and the
  milestone marked a diplomatic turning point for the two nations; and
         WHEREAS, On the occasion of this anniversary, honored
  officials from Angola and the United States are gathering for a
  business symposium that is being held in Houston on May 8, 2013,
  to highlight investment opportunities between the two countries;
  the gathering focuses on ways in which they may diversify their
  trade agreements; and
         WHEREAS, This conclave between diplomatic allies
  underscores the many common interests shared by the United States
  and the Republic of Angola, which range from business
  opportunities to cultural exchanges; and
         WHEREAS, It is indeed with great pleasure and pride that
  the State of Texas welcomes this gathering of dignitaries and
  celebrates the opportunity to strengthen the bonds between our
  nations; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
  83rd Legislature, hereby welcome the honorable delegates from
  Angola to the city of Houston on the occasion of the 20th
  anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between
  the United States and Angola; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
  honor of this event as an expression of high regard from the
  Texas Senate.
 
  Ellis
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 2, 2013.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate