SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 512
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Joe Henry Morin, who recently retired from the Economic
Development and Tourism division of the Office of the Governor
after an exemplary career of public service; and
WHEREAS, Joe Morin began his professional career working
with SER-Jobs for Progress, a nationwide nonprofit organization
that helps members of the Hispanic community achieve their dreams
through education, employment, and empowerment; he later became
vice president of Harvard Technologies, where he helped drive
business growth while fostering a company culture of community
involvement; and
WHEREAS, From 1984 until 1999, Mr. Morin served as
president of the Texas Association of Mexican American Chambers
of Commerce; during his tenure, he developed strategic
partnerships with over 50 Fortune 500 companies and key alliances
with The University of Texas, Texas A&M University, and the
United States Small Business Administration, and he helped to
develop new chamber organizations in more than 30 cities; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morin helped lead economic development
efforts at the state level for 15 years; he was instrumental in
bringing a Toyota manufacturing facility to Texas, and he led the
effort to create the first statewide online "one-stop shop"
business portal during his tenure as small business advocate in
the Office of the Governor; he went on to manage finance and tax
incentive programs in the Economic Development and Tourism
division of the governor's office, and he retired from state
service in January of 2017; and
WHEREAS, A truly distinguished Texan, Joe Morin has served
in leadership roles for numerous professional associations and
has helped to develop a broad range of economic opportunities for
citizens across the state; his presence in the Office of the
Governor will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Joe Henry Morin on his exceptional
career and his many contributions to the state and extend to him
best wishes for continued success in all his future endeavors;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 28, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate