SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 471
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Association of
African American Chambers of Commerce is visiting Austin on March
25, 2019, in observance of Black Business Day at the State
Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Officially established in 1988, the Texas
Association of African American Chambers of Commerce 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; today, the
association 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 encourage diversity and
inclusiveness, and it supports policies that promote economic
mobility for all Texans; and
WHEREAS, Through its outstanding advocacy in behalf of
African American entrepreneurs, the Texas Association of African
American Chambers of Commerce is contributing to the continued
prosperity and vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby recognize March 25, 2019, as Texas
Association of African American Chambers of Commerce Black
Business Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to all
those participating in the event.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 25, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate