82R6921 JNC-D By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 336 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, The Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the inauguration of its new board of directors on February 9, 2011; and WHEREAS, Led by chair Angel L. Reyes III, the 2011 board includes chair elect Cynthia Figueroa, vice chair Aaron Liverpool, immediate past chair Ricardo Ortiz, treasurer Robert Silva, secretary Catherine Pena, and member at large David Buggs, as well as Fernando Andrade, Gilbert Aranza, Irvin Ashford, Armin Cruz, Steve LaFredo, Fred Maldonado, Maria Mendez, Claudia Mirza, Minerva Rodriguez, Alissa Salas, Arturo Sanchez, Jeronimo Valdez, and Veronica L. Torres; and WHEREAS, These esteemed civic leaders are dedicated to the chamber's mission of developing and promoting Hispanic businesses in the Dallas area and supporting the advancement, education, and economic growth of the Hispanic community; and WHEREAS, Since its founding, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has contributed to a robust business environment in North Texas, and the new board of directors will help the organization continue this fine tradition of service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby commemorate the inauguration of the 2011 Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and extend to its members sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the group as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.