81R10660 KO-D By: Giddings H.R. No. 570 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Minority Business Enterprise Institute for Public Policy and the DFW Minority Business Council are sponsoring the Statewide Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day at the State Capitol on February 23, 2009; and WHEREAS, Attendees of this year's event include minority business councils, chambers of commerce, and business leaders from across the state; and WHEREAS, During their visit to the Capitol, members of the group will meet with many of the state's elected officials to discuss relevant public policy issues and to promote economic inclusion of the minority business sector; and WHEREAS, Minority business enterprises contribute greatly to the cultural and economic vitality and strength of this state, and their efforts are to be encouraged and commended; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby recognize February 23, 2009, as Statewide Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day at the State Capitol and extend sincere best wishes to members of the organization for an informative and productive event.