H.R. No. 347
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day is
  taking place at the State Capitol on March 15, 2023; and
         WHEREAS, First held in 1997, Minority Business Enterprise
  Public Policy Day is an annual event that connects minority
  business enterprises with Texas lawmakers to address issues that
  impact minority-owned businesses and to promote accountability,
  collaboration, and engagement; the groups advocate for legislation
  that makes Texas a more diverse and business-friendly state and
  ensures that participation goals for historically underutilized
  businesses are met at state agencies, commissions, colleges, and
  universities; and
         WHEREAS, The coalition of business organizations involved in
  the event represents 868 certified minority business enterprises
  that, in total, contribute more than $17 billion in revenue to the
  state economy; these businesses have also created or preserved more
  than 82,000 jobs; and
         WHEREAS, Minority business enterprises contribute greatly to
  the cultural and economic vitality of this state, and their efforts
  are indeed to be encouraged and commended; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby recognize March 15, 2023, as Minority Business
  Enterprise Public Policy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all
  those in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and
  informative event.
 
  Reynolds
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 347 was adopted by the House on March
  8, 2023, by the following vote:  Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
  voting.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House