H.R. No. 163
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Association of Mexican-American Chambers
of Commerce is holding its ninth annual Legislative Awards Gala on
January 27, 2009, and this event provides a fitting opportunity to
pay tribute to this notable group; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1975, TAMACC strives to strengthen the
coalition of Hispanic business owners around the state, stimulate
new enterprises in Hispanic communities, disseminate useful
information to members, and advocate for Hispanic business in
international trade development, consumer affairs, and public
policy; and
WHEREAS, The organization was originally composed of a small
group of forward-looking Hispanic business owners and
professionals; today, it consists of 27 member chambers of commerce
and 20 corporate partners, representing 15,000 Hispanic
professionals throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, In July 2006, the TAMACC Educational Development
Foundation cohosted the first annual High School Business
Leadership Seminars at The University of Texas at El Paso; in an
effort to inspire future entrepreneurs and community leaders, the
event features role models from business, public service, and
education who offer valuable advice to the young men and women in
attendance; and
WHEREAS, TAMACC serves as an important resource for Hispanic
businesses in Texas as well as for future business leaders, and it
is a pleasure to recognize this notable group for its vision and its
dedication to its worthy goals; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend the Texas Association of
Mexican-American Chambers of Commerce for its outstanding service
and extend to its members best wishes for a memorable Legislative
Awards Gala; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the association as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Martinez Fischer
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 163 was adopted by the House on
January 26, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House