H.R. No. 1161
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Fashion designer Chloe Dao of Houston has
distinguished herself through her accomplishments as the owner of
the Dao Chloe Dao boutique as well as through her contributions to
the community; and
WHEREAS, A native Houstonian, Ms. Dao graduated from the
Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City; in 2000, she
returned to her hometown to establish the Dao Chloe Dao Boutique,
which was formerly known as Lot 8, in the Rice Village shopping
district; she went on to open a pop-up location for the boutique in
the Heights neighborhood in 2021, and she closed the store's
original location in February 2023; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Dao gained international acclaim after winning
Project Runway Season 2 in 2006; over the years, she has partnered
with businesses such as Nuo Tech and QVC, and in 2008, she created a
line of travel and technology accessories; in addition, she was
selected to design a special dress for the Crazy Rich Asians
premiere at the Austin Asian American Film Festival; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Ms. Dao has designed a
number of clothing items to benefit charitable organizations in
Houston, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, she and her staff made
and donated thousands of masks to medical professionals as well as
to the general public; she also serves on the fashion advisory
boards at Houston Community College and The Art Institute of
Houston, and since 2019, she has cohosted the annual Houston
Designer Platform, which showcases the work of local designers; and
WHEREAS, Through her talent, creativity, and
entrepreneurship, Chloe Dao has earned the respect and admiration
of innumerable people over the course of her career in the fashion
industry, and it is a pleasure to join in recognizing her for the
positive impact she has made in the Houston community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Chloe Dao for her professional and civic
achievements and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Dao 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. 1161 was adopted by the House on April
28, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House