H.R. No. 516
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful achievements drew to a
close with the passing of Dan Nip of Houston on July 7, 2017, at the
age of 69; and
WHEREAS, Dan Nip was born in Canton, China, on June 24, 1948;
he earned his bachelor's degree and his master's degree in business
administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu, and in 1980,
he settled in Houston; he quickly established himself as a leader in
real estate development and international trade and investment,
becoming the founder and president of Global Century Development
and the president of Product Marketing International; he was
especially well known for playing a key role in the redevelopment of
Houston's Downtown Chinatown during the late 1990s and in the
creation of Rainbow Village, a federally funded housing community
for senior citizens in the Southwest Chinatown area; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan further benefited Houston
residents through his involvement with a number of civic
organizations; he was a cofounder and former president of the Asian
Chamber of Commerce, founder and president of the Chinatown
Community Development Corporation, and president of the
Houston-Shenzhen Sister City Association; moreover, he served on
the boards of the East Downtown Management District, the Texas
Inter-Faith Housing Corporation, Central Houston, Inc., Blueprint
Houston, and the Buffalo Bayou Partnership; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Nip enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Reiko Nip, and his daughters, Elaine and Emily;
and
WHEREAS, Although Dan Nip's death has brought great sorrow to
his loved ones, his remarkable record of business success and civic
engagement in the Houston area will continue to be appreciated for
years to come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Dan Nip and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dan Nip.
Wu
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 516 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017.
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Chief Clerk of the House