SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 209 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Chinese International Women Entrepreneur and Professional Association on the occasion of the organization's inaugural gala, which is being held on February 28, 2015; and WHEREAS, The Chinese International Women Entrepreneur and Professional Association is a nonprofit organization that was registered in Texas on July 8, 2014; the association's goal is to provide an advanced networking forum for successful women executives and to help Chinese American women to advance in all areas through knowledge and empowerment; and WHEREAS, Members work closely together and exchange ideas with the hopes of cultivating the entrepreneurial spirits of young women and impacting their career development; and WHEREAS, In addition to providing a network for professional women, the association is committed to serving the less fortunate by contributing to charitable organizations that help abused women and children; through its exceptional service to women and the community, the association has become a major asset to our state; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Chinese International Women Entrepreneur and Professional Association for their contributions to the economic growth and prosperity of our state and extend best wishes to all for a successful inaugural gala; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the association as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Whitmire ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 18, 2015. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate