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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Entrepreneur Jorge Baldor has helped enrich the Oak |
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Cliff neighborhood in Dallas by founding the Mercado369 community |
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arts center; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in November 2017, Mercado369 showcases |
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the rich culture of Latin America, displaying sculpture, textiles, |
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jewelry, and other works by artists from Mexico to Argentina; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Havana, Cuba, Mr. Baldor is a cofounder |
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of the Latino Center for Leadership Development (LCLD) and |
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ResidentCheck, a national tenant background screening service, as |
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well as an advocate for education and social causes; he is a |
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commissioner for the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and a |
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member of the boards of Southern Methodist University, Social |
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Venture Partners Dallas, the World Affairs Council, and the Oak |
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Cliff Chamber of Commerce, among others; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his creation of Mercado369, Jorge Baldor has |
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contributed to the prosperity and diversity of the Oak Cliff |
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neighborhood while providing a welcoming venue for the works of |
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talented Latin American artists, and he is truly deserving of |
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special recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Jorge Baldor for founding Mercado369 and |
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extend to him 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 Mr. Baldor as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |