88R12188 JRI-D
By: Eckhardt S.R. No. 163
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Proud representatives of four major metropolitan
LGBTQ chambers of commerce from across the state are gathering in
Austin for the first Texas LGBTQ Chambers of Commerce Advocacy Day
at the State Capitol on February 14, 2023; and
WHEREAS, These organizations include the Austin LGBT Chamber
of Commerce, the Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce, the
North Texas LGBT Chamber of Commerce, and the San Antonio LGBT
Chamber of Commerce, and they have joined together to form a
statewide coalition of more than 1,000 LGBT-owned and allied
businesses; the cities the chambers represent account for nearly
half of the state's population; and
WHEREAS, Having originally joined forces to combat
discrimination and promote equality, inclusion, and economic
vitality across Texas, the chambers are also pursuing a legislative
agenda that includes support for economic development and the
promotion of tourism, for comprehensive nondiscrimination
legislation that makes Texas a competitive, business-friendly
state, for increased funding for public schools, and for
improvements to the state's health care system and its public
safety and transportation policies; in addition, the group
advocates for racial equity in all sectors of the state, including
education, employment, health care, and criminal justice; and
WHEREAS, By bringing their collective voices together in
behalf of the LGBTQIA+ business community in the Lone Star State,
these chambers of commerce have jointly become a powerful advocate
for the dignity and prosperity of all Texans; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature
hereby recognize February 14, 2023, as Texas LGBTQ Chambers of
Commerce Advocacy Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome
to the visiting delegation.