SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 627
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Mark L. Madrid, who is stepping down as president and
chief executive officer of the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce after three and one-half years of exemplary leadership; and
WHEREAS, Mark Madrid has gained widespread recognition for
his diligent work as a Hispanic leader on behalf of Texas
communities; he has served in advisory and leadership positions
for educational and civic organizations in both Houston and
Austin, and in 2014, he was appointed to the Texas Diversity
Council Central Texas Advisory Board; as a successful
businessperson, he is highly regarded for the enthusiasm with
which he approaches projects and for his expertise, and as an
influential philanthropist, he is admired for his passion and
grassroots focus; and
WHEREAS, A truly distinguished community leader, Mark
Madrid has been honored on numerous occasions for his
contributions to the fields of finance, education, media, and the
arts; he was recently named one of four inaugural Texas Modern
Hispanic Gentlemen by Texas Monthly and Ketel One, and he used
this initiative to establish the Mark L. Madrid Scholarships for
deserving business majors at The University of Texas and at the
University of Notre Dame; and
WHEREAS, Mark Madrid is fiercely dedicated to the
enrichment of communities in Texas and around the nation; he is
leaving the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to serve
as executive director of the Latino Business Action Network, a
national organization based in Palo Alto, California; his
leadership and many accomplishments on behalf of Texas
communities will not be forgotten; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Mark L. Madrid on his many
contributions to the state and on his outstanding leadership of
the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and extend to him
best wishes in all his 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 April 18, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate