88R29021 BPG-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 1743
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Black Expo marked its 20th anniversary in
2022, and the organization is celebrating that special milestone as
part of its signature event, the Summer Celebration Tradeshow,
taking place May 18-21, 2023, in Houston; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2002, the Texas Black Expo is a
nonprofit organization committed to fostering business growth and
development, introducing youth to entrepreneurship, and sponsoring
events designed to inform and economically empower members of the
community; from its origins as a once-a-year trade show in Houston,
the group has broadened its mission and expanded its reach to
include affiliate chapters throughout the state; and
WHEREAS, The Texas Black Expo was founded by its president
and CEO, Jerome Love, who has also distinguished himself as an
entrepreneur and professional speaker; he has addressed such
high-profile gatherings as the Los Angeles Mayor's Economic
Development Summit and the New Mexico State Leadership Conference,
and his business achievements have been honored with a number of
accolades, including recognition as the Multi-Million Dollar Top
Producer by Prudential Texas Realty and as Entrepreneur of the Year
by the Houston Chapter of the National Black MBA Association; and
WHEREAS, The expo's Summer Celebration is one of the state's
largest African American trade shows, and it facilitates networking
and the discovery of new business opportunities for its 20,000
attendees; more than 200 companies enhance their visibility by
exhibiting each year; in addition to business development seminars,
the Summer Celebration features health and wellness programming,
women's forums, concert performances, celebrity entertainers, and
other cultural content; a highlight of the 2023 event is the
corporate luncheon featuring NBA legend and famed entrepreneur
Earvin "Magic" Johnson as keynote speaker; and
WHEREAS, Committed to developing resilient businesses, the
Texas Black Expo has helped many small companies and organizations
build a strong foundation for growth, and in so doing, it has helped
to increase the prosperity of their communities and the economic
dynamism of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas Black Expo on its 20th
anniversary and extend to all those associated with this noteworthy
organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the Texas Black Expo as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.