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Senate Resolution 510
By: Senator James of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce; and for
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other purposes.2
WHEREAS, the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAAC) serves as a unifying3
platform for leading independent business associations from major global economies,4
advocating on behalf of millions of small, medium, and large companies across the United5
States, Africa, and the Caribbean; and6
WHEREAS, the chamber equips its members with valuable market intelligence and analysis7
on business conditions throughout Africa, America, and the broader Diaspora, identifying8
key economic development stakeholders and emerging opportunities; and9
WHEREAS, the PAAC encourages the development of trustworthy one-on-one relationships10
among corporations and associations, supporting collaboration grounded in the principles of11
the free market economy, fair trade and investment, and adherence to the rule of law; and12
WHEREAS, the chamber advances its mission through member-led workgroups, business13
conferences, institutional communications, and other programs that facilitate direct14
engagement with policymakers and promote the exchange of expertise; and15
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WHEREAS, the PAAC is governed by a seven-member Trustee Board and coordinated by
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a Chairman/President and CEO, who is selected from a member corporation and serves a17
renewable two-year term; and18
WHEREAS, the PAAC welcomes new members who are committed to the chamber's core19
values of fairness, respect, responsibility, and honesty as well as to the advancement of the20
African and American economic agenda; and21
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable organization be22
appropriately honored during this special time.23
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body24
recognize and commend the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce for its dedication25
to global economic collaboration and the empowerment of business communities as well as26
extend best wishes for future success.27
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed28
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Pan African29
American Chamber of Commerce.30
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