SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 162
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize Dave Erickson, who is retiring as director of the
  Angelo State University Small Business Development Center after
  24 years of outstanding service with the organization; and
         WHEREAS, Dave Erickson joined the Angelo State University
  Small Business Development Center as a business advisor in 1999
  after having previously served in business management and
  development positions throughout the preceding decades; and
         WHEREAS, Dave's expertise and strong management skills led
  him to be named the director of the Angelo State University Small
  Business Development Center in 2005; throughout his tenure, he
  has been dedicated to guiding the center in its operations, which
  include providing business advising, workshops, and training
  services to thousands of small business owners and novice
  entrepreneurs in the 10-county area of the Concho Valley; and
         WHEREAS, An accomplished leader in business management,
  Dave has been an instrumental force in promoting economic
  development in San Angelo, and he has been an invaluable asset on
  the Angelo State University campus; the responsibilities of his
  role have ranged from hosting training seminars to delivering
  university lectures, and he has shared his extensive knowledge
  and experience in business management to benefit others and to
  improve his community; and
         WHEREAS, Dependable and innovative in the face of
  challenge and uncertainty, Dave took preemptive action against
  the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the business community by
  creating the San Angelo Area COVID-19 Task Force; this effort
  allowed the center to provide critical information and guidance
  to small businesses through a virtual hub, which helped to ensure
  their survival in a challenging economic climate when many
  businesses closed; and
         WHEREAS, Respected and admired by his colleagues for his
  excellent leadership, uncompromising work ethic, and strength of
  character, Dave has served as a trusted mentor and advisor to
  numerous individuals throughout his career, and he has played an
  integral role in helping countless Texans and Texas businesses to
  succeed and thrive; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
  Legislature, hereby commend Dave Erickson on his invaluable
  contributions to Texas citizens as director of the Angelo State
  University Small Business Development Center and extend to him
  congratulations on his retirement and best wishes for the future;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
 
  Perry
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on February 14, 2023.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate