H.R. No. 233
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Valley Business Exchange in McAllen and other South
Texas chapters of Business Network International are commemorating
International Networking Week February 2 through 6, 2009; and
WHEREAS, This annual event celebrates the key role that
networking plays in the development and success of commercial
ventures throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, By sharing ideas, contacts, and referrals, sales and
marketing professionals build a vital foundation for success, and
the significance of this process is reflected in the growth and
popularity of networking organizations; for instance, more than
100,000 people in 40 countries are members of Business Network
International, and BNI has over 400 participants in South Texas
alone; and
WHEREAS, Through networking groups, entrepreneurs have
access to meetings where they can meet potential customers and
others who can help grow their businesses; in addition, members are
able to attend beneficial workshops and trade shows, and they can
use the organization's information resources to increase their
knowledge and skills; and
WHEREAS, The prosperity of the Lone Star State depends in
part on the creation of vibrant and productive business
communities; networking contributes to that process by offering
Texans outstanding opportunities for professional growth and
fellowship, and this important factor in the state's economy is
indeed deserving of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby recognize February 2 through 6, 2009, as
International Networking Week and commend all those affiliated with
the McAllen and South Texas chapters of Business Network
International for their contributions to local commerce.
Gonzales
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 233 was adopted by the House on
February 2, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House