H.R. No. 424
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Members of the Texas Association of African American
Chambers of Commerce are gathering in Austin on March 31, 2017, in
celebration of Black Business Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Officially established in 1988, the TAAACC can trace
its roots to the 1920s, when the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce
was formed to facilitate the participation of African American
business owners in the economic mainstream; the TAAACC today is a
statewide network of African American chambers of commerce,
representing more than 10,000 members and serving as the voice for
over 200,000 businesses; and
WHEREAS, The association educates members about laws and
regulations that could impact businesses, and it works within the
legislative process to ensure equal opportunities for African
American enterprises; moreover, it coordinates with leaders in
government and the corporate world to promote diversity and
inclusiveness, and it supports policies that expand access to
achieving economic prosperity; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Association of African American Chambers
of Commerce is an effective advocate for its members, and its
notable endeavors have helped to improve business conditions and
strengthen the economic base in communities across the state; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 31, 2017, as Texas Association
of African American Chambers of Commerce Black Business Day at the
State Capitol and extend to all those participating in the event
sincere best wishes for an informative and enjoyable visit to
Austin.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 424 was adopted by the House on March
2, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House