82S11084 MGR-D
By: Harper-Brown H.R. No. 170
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Eighth Annual Awareness Banquet hosted by the
Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Korean American Coalition is
taking place on August 13, 2011, providing a fitting opportunity to
honor the coalition and its newly elected chapter president, Soo
Yeon Nam; and
WHEREAS, This year's banquet is part of the Korean American
Coalition national convention, which is being held in Dallas for
the first time; the banquet will highlight Korean American issues,
review the coalition's accomplishments over the past year, and
introduce the executive staff; and
WHEREAS, A nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization, the
Korean American Coalition works to facilitate Korean American
participation in civic and legislative affairs; it was founded in
1983 in Los Angeles and has since grown into a national organization
with chapters in a number of U.S. cities; among other worthy
initiatives, the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter, which was established
in 2004, has implemented a public-speaking course for high school
students; and
WHEREAS, By providing a forum for Texans of Korean descent to
forge beneficial relationships and address mutual concerns, the
Korean American Coalition is making a positive difference in the
lives of many; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the Eighth
Annual Awareness Banquet hosted by the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of
the Korean American Coalition and extend best wishes to chapter
president Soo Yeon Nam and the other members of the organization;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
for the chapter and for Ms. Nam as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.