81R24881 JNC-D By: Lewis H.R. No. 1391 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Members of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce are visiting the State Capitol on April 21, 2009, and their attendance provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the achievements of the organization; and WHEREAS, Founded in 1976 as the Odessa Mexican American Chamber of Commerce, this notable group aims to unify its West Texas community while promoting the growth and advancement of area commerce; and WHEREAS, The chamber emphasizes support of small business, leadership development, and youth development; in an effort to achieve this goal, members work closely with the City of Odessa, the Odessa Chamber of Commerce, the Small Business Administration, Odessa College, LULAC, and a number of civic organizations; and WHEREAS, Since its founding, the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has rendered invaluable assistance to countless individuals and contributed immeasurably to a robust business environment in the Permian Basin; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby welcome members of the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to the State Capitol and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.