SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize the Houston Chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America; and WHEREAS, The Asian Real Estate Association of America is a nonprofit trade organization dedicated to connecting and supporting real estate professionals in the Asian American Pacific Islander community and seeks to promote home ownership and property investment for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders; and WHEREAS, The association, which comprises 45 chapters with 18,000 members in the United States and Canada, is the largest real estate trade organization representing the Asian American Pacific Islander population; it facilitates partnership and communication among professionals in real estate and business-related companies to best serve the AAPI community; and WHEREAS, The Houston Chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America provides critical social and business opportunities that support the AAPI community of professionals and home buyers, and the organization's efforts contribute to the economic health of the entire Houston community; and WHEREAS, The Houston chapter continues to be a leader in the areas of business initiatives, real estate policies, professional development, and community outreach and serves as a source of advocacy and empowerment for its members in its mission to create sustainable home ownership and property investment opportunities; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend the Houston Chapter of the Asian Real Estate Association of America on its valuable contributions to the Houston community and extend to its leadership and members best wishes for continued success in their endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the chapter as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Whitmire ________________________________ President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 15, 2023. ________________________________ Secretary of the Senate ________________________________ Member, Texas Senate