82R24403 RYA-D
 
  By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 1735
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The members of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce
  Board of Directors provide the organization with exceptional
  leadership and service, and they are indeed worthy of recognition;
  and
         WHEREAS, Founded in 1926, the Dallas Black Chamber of
  Commerce is the oldest and largest African American chamber of
  commerce in Texas; throughout its history it has served as an
  advocate for African American economic progress, and it has greatly
  contributed to the robust business environment in North Texas; and
         WHEREAS, The respected civic leaders who serve on the
  chamber's board are committed to fostering the success of African
  American enterprises in the Dallas area and to supporting the
  advancement of the African American community; their considerable
  expertise and experience are assets of immeasurable value to the
  organization and its members; and
         WHEREAS, The 2011 board of directors is composed of Audrey
  Andrews, Tre Black, Rose Blair, Anthony Brown, Samuel Brown, Martin
  Burrell, Afra Cobb, Mark Cooks, Connie Davis, Tammy Demery, Lisa
  Evans, Tiffani Evans, Clifford Freeney, Michon Fulgham, Walter
  Furnace, Hugh Harrison, Barbara Hawkins, Ronald Hay, Ronald Hay II,
  Jerry Haynes, Sonya Hoskins, Matthew Houston, Darren James, Michael
  Johnson, Katrina Keyes, Sharon King, Leonard Long, Susan McElroy,
  Charles Mitchell, S. C. Nash, Charles O'Neal, Malcolm Robinson,
  Jennifer Thibeaux, Joe Walker, Kelvin Walker, Samuel Washington,
  Terry White, and Gwen Wilson; and
         WHEREAS, These esteemed Texans give generously of their time
  and talents in behalf of the chamber and its vital endeavors,
  striving continually to ensure a brighter future for their fellow
  citizens; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
  Legislature hereby honor the members of the Dallas Black Chamber of
  Commerce Board of Directors for their exemplary public spirit and
  extend to them sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
  further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for the board as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.