H.R. No. 1947
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of
Commerce works to promote economic opportunities for its members
and to enhance prosperity in the communities it serves; and
WHEREAS, The chamber was founded in 1979 to support African
American-owned businesses as integral components of the Tarrant
County economic landscape, and three decades later, African
American entrepreneurs continue to make considerable contributions
to the growth and vitality of the area; and
WHEREAS, PATHS Forward, an important project sponsored by the
chamber, was established to provide young African American
professionals with opportunities to learn more about Tarrant County
and area nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, With a goal to prepare members to take a leadership
role in the community, the nine-month-long program helps
participants strengthen communication and management skills and
create strategies to achieve professional and personal success; 14
men and women are currently enrolled in the 2011 program, which
began in April; and
WHEREAS, The Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of
Commerce is making a positive difference in the lives of countless
people in North Texas and beyond, and it merits special praise for
its outstanding initiatives to promote a healthy business climate
in this state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby recognize members of the Fort Worth Metropolitan
Black Chamber of Commerce for their contributions to the Tarrant
County economy and commend PATHS Forward participants for their
achievements; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Veasey
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1947 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House