82R25440 MGR-D
By: Button H.R. No. 1977
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 51st Biennial National Convention of the Chinese
American Citizens Alliance is taking place in Houston from July 27
through July 30, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Originally formed in San Francisco in 1895 as the
Native Sons of the Golden State, the organization was renamed the
Chinese American Citizens Alliance 20 years later; since its
inception, the alliance has fought discrimination against and
disenfranchisement of Chinese Americans, while also hosting
activities to support the community, such as socials, tournaments,
and other gatherings; and
WHEREAS, Organized into lodges in cities around the country,
the alliance offers programs and services to seniors and the needy
and fosters the educational and personal development of young
people through scholarships, essay and art contests, and sports
teams; and
WHEREAS, The 2011 convention, with the theme "Our Commitment:
Our Future, Our Legacy," is being hosted by the Houston Lodge of the
alliance, which is ably led by local chair and president Dorothy
Chow; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance
are carrying on the important work begun by their organization's
founders more than a century ago, and their steadfast commitment to
charity, patriotism, legal rights, equal opportunity, and the
general welfare is indeed worthy of commendation; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 51st Biennial National
Convention of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance and extend to
all those gathered in Houston sincere best wishes for a meaningful
and memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Chinese American Citizens Alliance as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.