H.R. No. 348
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A delegation from the Texas Association of African
American Chambers of Commerce is visiting Austin on March 30, 2023,
in observance of Black Business Day at the State Capitol; and
WHEREAS, Officially established in 1988, the TAAACC can trace
its roots to the 1920s, when the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce
was formed to facilitate the participation of African American
business owners in the economic mainstream; today, the association
is a statewide network of African American chambers of commerce,
representing more than 10,000 members and serving as the voice for
over 200,000 businesses; and
WHEREAS, TAAACC educates members about laws and regulations
that could impact businesses, and it works within the legislative
process to ensure equal opportunities for African American
enterprises; moreover, it coordinates with leaders in government
and the corporate world to encourage diversity and inclusiveness,
and it supports policies that promote economic mobility for all
Texans; and
WHEREAS, Through its outstanding advocacy in behalf of
African American entrepreneurs, the Texas Association of African
American Chambers of Commerce is contributing to the continued
prosperity and vitality of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize March 30, 2023, as Texas Association
of African American Chambers of Commerce Black Business Day at the
State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to all those participating
in the event.
Reynolds
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 348 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