SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 270
WHEREAS, Members of the Greater Houston Black Chamber are
gathering in Austin on February 26, 2019, for their legislative
day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, One of the oldest black chambers of commerce in
the nation, the organization was founded by a group of prominent
community leaders as the Houston Negro Chamber of Commerce in
September 1935 to support, empower, and advocate for African
American businesses in the city; the chamber established itself
as a catalyst for positive change through its efforts to promote
the economic mobility and overall welfare of Houston residents
and through its involvement in such issues as fairer housing and
employment practices; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Greater Houston Black Chamber is the
premier organization for business development and partnership
opportunities in the local African American community, which
constitutes approximately 25 percent of the city's population;
the chamber supports African American small businesses in
obtaining education and certification as well as in accessing
contracting opportunities and capital, and it helps its partners
and members identify and connect with other minority-owned
businesses; the chamber currently maintains alliances with a
host of major corporations, universities, and organizations in
order to offer the best possible services; and
WHEREAS, For more than eight decades, the Greater Houston
Black Chamber has provided a forum for African American-owned
businesses to grow and thrive, and its members may take pride in
the proud tradition of excellence they have built; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize February 26, 2019, as Greater Houston
Black Chamber Legislative Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm
welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the chamber as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Miles
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 26, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate