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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was named |
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the 2018 Small Chamber of the Year by the Texas Association of |
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Mexican American Chambers of Commerce; and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1975, TAMACC has grown from fewer than 20 |
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members in three cities to more than 15,000 business owners and |
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professionals, and it serves as the organizational umbrella for |
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member Hispanic chambers and business organizations across the |
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state; it is also a key advocate for over 700,000 Hispanic-owned |
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businesses in Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The Del Rio Hispanic Chamber was established in 2006 |
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to strengthen small, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses; |
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dedicated to improving the commercial climate and stimulating |
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business growth, it promotes tourism, international trade, and |
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economic opportunity; moreover, it supports education and fosters |
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awareness and preservation of Hispanic heritage; and |
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WHEREAS, Through its worthwhile initiatives, the Del Rio |
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Hispanic Chamber is helping to make the community a more vibrant and |
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prosperous place for all, and the organization is truly deserving |
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of this prestigious accolade; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate the Del Rio Hispanic Chamber of |
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Commerce on its selection as the 2018 Small Chamber of the Year by |
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the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce and |
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that all those associated with this outstanding organization be |
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extended sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |