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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Each year, the Tarrant County Asian American Chamber |
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of Commerce invites area residents to celebrate the cultures and |
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cuisines of Asia at its annual Eggroll Festival; and |
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WHEREAS, Chartered in 1990, the Tarrant County Asian American |
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Chamber of Commerce works to serve and advocate for the interests of |
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the local Asian American community; the organization supports the |
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professional growth, development, and success of its members |
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through a variety of programs, while also sponsoring events that |
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showcase the cultural heritage and diversity of the county's Asian |
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American population; and |
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WHEREAS, The chamber's annual Eggroll Festival provides |
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guests with the opportunity to sample dishes and desserts and enjoy |
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musical and dance performances representing the cultural |
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traditions of Thailand, Vietnam, China, Korea, Cambodia, and other |
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countries; free and open to the public, the event also features a |
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health fair where attendees can access services such as flu shots, |
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medical screenings, and other resources; and |
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WHEREAS, Events such as the Eggroll Festival greatly enhance |
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the cultural vitality of the Lone Star State, and it is indeed a |
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pleasure to join in marking this popular and much-loved |
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celebration; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commemorate the Tarrant |
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County Asian American Chamber of Commerce's annual Eggroll Festival |
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and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes for an |
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enjoyable and memorable occasion. |