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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers |
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of Commerce is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its founding in |
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2025; and |
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WHEREAS, Established in 1975, TAMACC serves as the |
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organizational umbrella for member Hispanic chambers and business |
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organizations across the state; the association is dedicated to |
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promoting business leadership, creating economic opportunities, |
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and providing legislative advocacy for the Hispanic business |
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community; and |
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WHEREAS, One of the leading advocates for the approximately |
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700,000 Hispanic-owned businesses in Texas, TAMACC is |
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headquartered in Buda and composed of 18 local Hispanic chambers of |
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commerce and more than 15,000 members; each year, the organization |
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conducts a convention and business expo, leadership development and |
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procurement conferences, a legislative advocacy program, and a |
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Women of Distinction Awards luncheon; and |
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WHEREAS, TAMACC also provides technical assistance and |
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support to its members, fosters mutually beneficial relationships |
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with affiliate organizations, and assists in the development of new |
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chambers; moreover, its mentorship program, Leadership Tejas, |
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helps prepare Hispanic business owners, company managers, |
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community leaders, and volunteers for prominent positions in their |
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communities and organizations; and |
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WHEREAS, For half a century, the Texas Association of Mexican |
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American Chambers of Commerce has played an integral role in the |
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growth and vitality of the Hispanic business community, and the |
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organization is indeed deserving of recognition as it marks this |
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special milestone in its history; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Texas |
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Association of Mexican American Chambers of Commerce and extend to |
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all those affiliated with the organization sincere best wishes for |
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continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |