SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 669
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, the League of United Latin
American Citizens, 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 Senate of the State of Texas, 81st
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 a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
the Odessa Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as an expression of high
regard from the Texas Senate.
Seliger
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 21, 2009.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate