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.
Lewis
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1391 was adopted by the House on April
21, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House