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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The members of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce |
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Board of Directors provide the organization with exceptional |
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leadership and service, and they are indeed worthy of recognition; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Founded in 1926, the Dallas Black Chamber of |
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Commerce is the oldest and largest African American chamber of |
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commerce in Texas; throughout its history it has served as an |
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advocate for African American economic progress, and it has greatly |
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contributed to the robust business environment in North Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, The respected civic leaders who serve on the |
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chamber's board are committed to fostering the success of African |
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American enterprises in the Dallas area and to supporting the |
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advancement of the African American community; their considerable |
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expertise and experience are assets of immeasurable value to the |
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organization and its members; and |
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WHEREAS, The 2011 board of directors is composed of Audrey |
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Andrews, Tre Black, Rose Blair, Anthony Brown, Samuel Brown, Martin |
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Burrell, Afra Cobb, Mark Cooks, Connie Davis, Tammy Demery, Lisa |
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Evans, Tiffani Evans, Clifford Freeney, Michon Fulgham, Walter |
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Furnace, Hugh Harrison, Barbara Hawkins, Ronald Hay, Ronald Hay II, |
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Jerry Haynes, Sonya Hoskins, Matthew Houston, Darren James, Michael |
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Johnson, Katrina Keyes, Sharon King, Leonard Long, Susan McElroy, |
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Charles Mitchell, S. C. Nash, Charles O'Neal, Malcolm Robinson, |
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Jennifer Thibeaux, Joe Walker, Kelvin Walker, Samuel Washington, |
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Terry White, and Gwen Wilson; and |
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WHEREAS, These esteemed Texans give generously of their time |
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and talents in behalf of the chamber and its vital endeavors, |
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striving continually to ensure a brighter future for their fellow |
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citizens; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the members of the Dallas Black Chamber of |
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Commerce Board of Directors for their exemplary public spirit and |
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extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it |
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further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the board as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |