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SENATE RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dave Erickson, who is retiring as director of the |
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Angelo State University Small Business Development Center after |
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24 years of outstanding service with the organization; and |
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WHEREAS, Dave Erickson joined the Angelo State University |
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Small Business Development Center as a business advisor in 1999 |
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after having previously served in business management and |
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development positions throughout the preceding decades; and |
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WHEREAS, Dave's expertise and strong management skills led |
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him to be named the director of the Angelo State University Small |
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Business Development Center in 2005; throughout his tenure, he |
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has been dedicated to guiding the center in its operations, which |
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include providing business advising, workshops, and training |
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services to thousands of small business owners and novice |
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entrepreneurs in the 10-county area of the Concho Valley; and |
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WHEREAS, An accomplished leader in business management, |
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Dave has been an instrumental force in promoting economic |
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development in San Angelo, and he has been an invaluable asset on |
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the Angelo State University campus; the responsibilities of his |
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role have ranged from hosting training seminars to delivering |
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university lectures, and he has shared his extensive knowledge |
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and experience in business management to benefit others and to |
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improve his community; and |
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WHEREAS, Dependable and innovative in the face of |
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challenge and uncertainty, Dave took preemptive action against |
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the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the business community by |
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creating the San Angelo Area COVID-19 Task Force; this effort |
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allowed the center to provide critical information and guidance |
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to small businesses through a virtual hub, which helped to ensure |
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their survival in a challenging economic climate when many |
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businesses closed; and |
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WHEREAS, Respected and admired by his colleagues for his |
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excellent leadership, uncompromising work ethic, and strength of |
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character, Dave has served as a trusted mentor and advisor to |
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numerous individuals throughout his career, and he has played an |
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integral role in helping countless Texans and Texas businesses to |
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succeed and thrive; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Dave Erickson on his invaluable |
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contributions to Texas citizens as director of the Angelo State |
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University Small Business Development Center and extend to him |
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congratulations on his retirement and best wishes for the future; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |