H.R. No. 1727
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The strength and cohesion of our communities are
enhanced by the devoted efforts of individuals such as Dr. Laura
Murillo, whose professional and civic contributions have made a
positive and lasting difference in the Houston area and beyond; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Dr. Murillo was
raised in Houston and attended the University of Houston, where she
earned a bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctorate; she
started her career in student services at the university, earned a
promotion to director of the Urban Experience Program, and went on
to serve as senior executive director at Memorial Hermann-Texas
Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, In 2007, Dr. Murillo assumed her current role as
president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and
in the course of her more than 15 years at the helm, the
organization has become one of the largest Hispanic chambers in the
country and has received the National and Regional Large Hispanic
Chamber of the Year Awards from the United States Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce; she also serves as the founding president and CEO of
the chamber's foundation and as a host for the chamber's radio and
television programs; moreover, she is a frequent political
commentator on Telemundo, and she wrote a bestselling book, Lead in
Life; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Murillo has been active in a range of
initiatives and organizations, serving on the City of Houston
Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board and holding leadership roles with
the University of Houston, The University of Texas MD Anderson
Cancer Center, and Hispanic Women in Leadership; in recognition of
her endeavors, she has received such prestigious accolades as the
UH President's Medallion, the Ohtli Award from the Mexican
government, and the Top Latino Leader Award from the National
Diversity Council; she is the mother of two daughters, Marisa and
Mia; and
WHEREAS, Laura Murillo has proven herself a business and
civic leader of great vision and ability, and she may reflect with
pride on her successful efforts to make Houston an even better place
for all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Laura Murillo for her contributions
to the Houston community 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 Dr. Murillo as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Morales Shaw
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1727 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House