82R24403 RYA-D
By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 1735
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The members of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors provide the organization with exceptional
leadership and service, and they are indeed worthy of recognition;
and
WHEREAS, Founded in 1926, the Dallas Black Chamber of
Commerce is the oldest and largest African American chamber of
commerce in Texas; throughout its history it has served as an
advocate for African American economic progress, and it has greatly
contributed to the robust business environment in North Texas; and
WHEREAS, The respected civic leaders who serve on the
chamber's board are committed to fostering the success of African
American enterprises in the Dallas area and to supporting the
advancement of the African American community; their considerable
expertise and experience are assets of immeasurable value to the
organization and its members; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 board of directors is composed of Audrey
Andrews, Tre Black, Rose Blair, Anthony Brown, Samuel Brown, Martin
Burrell, Afra Cobb, Mark Cooks, Connie Davis, Tammy Demery, Lisa
Evans, Tiffani Evans, Clifford Freeney, Michon Fulgham, Walter
Furnace, Hugh Harrison, Barbara Hawkins, Ronald Hay, Ronald Hay II,
Jerry Haynes, Sonya Hoskins, Matthew Houston, Darren James, Michael
Johnson, Katrina Keyes, Sharon King, Leonard Long, Susan McElroy,
Charles Mitchell, S. C. Nash, Charles O'Neal, Malcolm Robinson,
Jennifer Thibeaux, Joe Walker, Kelvin Walker, Samuel Washington,
Terry White, and Gwen Wilson; and
WHEREAS, These esteemed Texans give generously of their time
and talents in behalf of the chamber and its vital endeavors,
striving continually to ensure a brighter future for their fellow
citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby honor the members of the Dallas Black Chamber of
Commerce Board of Directors for their exemplary public spirit 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 board as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.