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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Association of African American |
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Chambers of Commerce are gathering in Austin on March 31, 2017, in |
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celebration of Black Business Day at the State Capitol; and |
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WHEREAS, Officially established in 1988, the TAAACC can trace |
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its roots to the 1920s, when the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce |
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was formed to facilitate the participation of African American |
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business owners in the economic mainstream; the TAAACC today is a |
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statewide network of African American chambers of commerce, |
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representing more than 10,000 members and serving as the voice for |
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over 200,000 businesses; and |
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WHEREAS, The association educates members about laws and |
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regulations that could impact businesses, and it works within the |
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legislative process to ensure equal opportunities for African |
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American enterprises; moreover, it coordinates with leaders in |
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government and the corporate world to promote diversity and |
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inclusiveness, and it supports policies that expand access to |
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achieving economic prosperity; and |
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of African American Chambers |
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of Commerce is an effective advocate for its members, and its |
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notable endeavors have helped to improve business conditions and |
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strengthen the economic base in communities across the state; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature hereby recognize March 31, 2017, as Texas Association |
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of African American Chambers of Commerce Black Business Day at the |
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State Capitol and extend to all those participating in the event |
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sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to |
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Austin. |
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Reynolds |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 424 was adopted by the House on March |
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2, 2017, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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