87S21362 BK-D
By: Hull H.R. No. 121
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The BIZPAC political networking organization has
greatly benefited from the contributions of many hardworking
individuals in its efforts to represent the interests of small
business owners in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Founded by executive chair Joseph L. Trahan in 2019,
BIZPAC boasts a membership that includes patent holders,
innovators, scientific and medical professionals, captains of
industry, and other leading performers in their fields; as a
unified voice for like-minded business owners, the group advocates
for effective public policy to sustain a robust statewide economy;
and
WHEREAS, One of Mr. Trahan's key achievements has been the
establishment of a Young Professionals Association within the
organization, through which members under the age of 40 are
provided mentorship on good governance, citizen activism, and civic
responsibility by seasoned business owners and industry leaders;
the program has led to several BIZPAC members running for municipal
and state offices and being appointed to important positions to
better serve their communities; in addition, Mr. Trahan and his
fellow members have been active in charitable endeavors, helping
secure support for wounded veterans and raising scholarship funds
for graduating high school seniors; and
WHEREAS, BIZPAC's leadership team also includes Dr. Elias
Jackson of Vyripharm Biopharmaceuticals, the group's science and
medical affairs chair; a worldwide patent holder in the
pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Jackson has served as a resource for
legislators, legislative staff, and state agencies during the 87th
Texas Legislature; and
WHEREAS, Another key member of BIZPAC is Mark Goloby, the
school board and curriculum chair, who has encouraged Texans to be
actively involved with their local school districts and to be
better informed about educational issues and school funding
practices; and
WHEREAS, Through their dedicated service, Joseph Trahan,
Dr. Elias Jackson, and Mark Goloby have furthered the worthwhile
mission of BIZPAC, and their accomplishments are helping to
maintain the prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor BIZPAC and its
leaders, Joseph L. Trahan, Dr. Elias Jackson, and Mark Goloby, and
extend to all those associated with the group sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for BIZPAC as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.