H.R. No. 347
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day is
taking place at the State Capitol on March 15, 2023; and
WHEREAS, First held in 1997, Minority Business Enterprise
Public Policy Day is an annual event that connects minority
business enterprises with Texas lawmakers to address issues that
impact minority-owned businesses and to promote accountability,
collaboration, and engagement; the groups advocate for legislation
that makes Texas a more diverse and business-friendly state and
ensures that participation goals for historically underutilized
businesses are met at state agencies, commissions, colleges, and
universities; and
WHEREAS, The coalition of business organizations involved in
the event represents 868 certified minority business enterprises
that, in total, contribute more than $17 billion in revenue to the
state economy; these businesses have also created or preserved more
than 82,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, Minority business enterprises contribute greatly to
the cultural and economic vitality of this state, and their efforts
are indeed to be encouraged and commended; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 15, 2023, as Minority Business
Enterprise Public Policy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all
those in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and
informative event.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 347 was adopted by the House on March
8, 2023, by the following vote: Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House