H.R. No. 167
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For the past five years, the Greater Houston LGBT
Chamber of Commerce has been a voice and an advocate for lesbian,
gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer + business owners in the
Houston area; and
WHEREAS, Established on February 24, 2016, the chamber has
dedicated itself from the start to building a strong network of
businesses and to promoting economic inclusion and equality; an
affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the Houston
affiliate was founded by Tammi Wallace and Gary Wood, and it
continues to benefit from the able leadership of Ms. Wallace, who
serves as president and CEO; and
WHEREAS, Among its many initiatives, the Chamber empowers
LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs through connection and community, sponsorship
offerings, volunteer opportunities, and numerous events, such as
Brewing Up Business, the Biz Connect Mixer, and Pride in Business;
furthermore, it connects its members with the LGBTBE®
Certification program, which provides access to a national network
and valuable resources and economic opportunities; and
WHEREAS, In addition to its work with businesses, the Chamber
has made outstanding contributions to the wider LGBTQ+ community;
as one of four members of the Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce, it
advocates for legislation that supports inclusion and opposes
discrimination; moreover, the group established the Chamber
Foundation in 2020 to advance its charitable and educational
objectives and to address economic inequality through various
projects, including an annual holiday food drive; and
WHEREAS, By empowering LGBTQ+ businesses and their allies,
the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce is working to develop a
supportive, diverse, and prosperous environment throughout the
region; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of
Commerce on the occasion of its fifth anniversary and extend to all
those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for
continued success; 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 House of Representatives.
A. Johnson of Harris
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 167 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House