88R23162 KSM-D By: Middleton S.R. No. 472 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, BIZPAC.us, an association of business owners and executives working together for business-friendly legislative policy, has made important contributions to the state's economic vitality; and WHEREAS, Founded in 2019, BIZPAC.us benefits from the able leadership of its founder, Joseph L. Trahan, who serves as executive chairman; the organization's members represent the full spectrum of Texas business and industry, including patent holders, innovators, scientific and medical professionals, and other leading performers in their fields who are often called upon by legislators as experts in their industries, market sectors, and regions; and WHEREAS, BIZPAC.us holds monthly meetings with elected and appointed officials to promote business-friendly policies; in addition, the organization researches candidates and publishes a report to better inform voters, and it encourages its members to serve their communities and state as elected officials; BIZPAC.us also hosts a weekly public service radio program on KSEV in Houston to educate listeners about its initiatives and to reach small business owners who are in need of resources and information; and WHEREAS, The BIZPAC Center for Business Excellence is a unique program that spurs business growth by pairing the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs with experienced mentors; moreover, it has developed investment funds that provide growth capital to Texas companies, and it has organized a network of Texas-based professional service firms; and WHEREAS, Providing a unified voice for like-minded business owners, BIZPAC.us advocates for effective public policy to sustain a robust economy, and in so doing, it is helping to maintain and advance the economic prosperity of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby recognize Joseph L. Trahan and BIZPAC.us for their contributions and extend to all those associated with the organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Joseph L. Trahan and BIZPAC.us as an expression of high regard by the Texas Senate.