H.R. No. 170

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Eighth Annual Awareness Banquet hosted by the
	Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of the Korean American Coalition is
	taking place on August 13, 2011, providing a fitting opportunity to
	honor the coalition and its newly elected chapter president, Soo
	Yeon Nam; and
	WHEREAS, This year's banquet is part of the Korean American
	Coalition national convention, which is being held in Dallas for
	the first time; the banquet will highlight Korean American issues,
	review the coalition's accomplishments over the past year, and
	introduce the executive staff; and
	WHEREAS, A nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization, the
	Korean American Coalition works to facilitate Korean American
	participation in civic and legislative affairs; it was founded in
	1983 in Los Angeles and has since grown into a national organization
	with chapters in a number of U.S. cities; among other worthy
	initiatives, the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter, which was established
	in 2004, has implemented a public-speaking course for high school
	students; and
	WHEREAS, By providing a forum for Texans of Korean descent to
	forge beneficial relationships and address mutual concerns, the
	Korean American Coalition is making a positive difference in the
	lives of many; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commemorate the Eighth
	Annual Awareness Banquet hosted by the Dallas/Fort Worth chapter of
	the Korean American Coalition and extend best wishes to chapter
	president Soo Yeon Nam and the other members of the organization;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
	for the chapter and for Ms. Nam as an expression of high regard by
	the Texas House of Representatives.
	Harper-Brown
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 170 was adopted by the House on June
	28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House