Bill Text: GA HR1662 | 2009-2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: 2012 U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Nat'l. Convention/Business Expo; commend
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 4-2)
Status: (Passed) 2010-03-11 - House Read and Adopted [HR1662 Detail]
Download: Georgia-2009-HR1662-Introduced.html
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House
Resolution 1662
By:
Representatives Marin of the
96th,
Casas of the
103rd,
Stephens of the
161st,
Porter of the
143rd,
Jones of the
46th,
and others
A
RESOLUTION
Recognizing
the 2012 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual National Convention
and Business Expo and recommending that Atlanta serve as the host city for this
prestigious national event; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS,
Hispanics are the largest minority group in the United States, representing the
largest segment of population growth and making up 8 percent of Georgia's
population; and
WHEREAS,
the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) is a national
organization founded in 1979 to foster Hispanic economic development and has
assisted, developed, and promoted almost 3 million Hispanic-owned businesses in
America that generate $400 billion in annual sales; and
WHEREAS,
USHCC serves as the umbrella organization for 200 local Hispanic chambers in the
United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bolivia, and Uruguay; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) was established in 1984 to
promote and support domestic and international economic development of Hispanic
businesses and individuals and to serve as a link between non-Hispanic entities
and the Hispanic market; and
WHEREAS,
the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce serves over 1,200 members, including
850 companies on both domestic and international levels and enhances
relationships with government officials in economic development agencies, state
colleges and universities, and officials at the municipal, county, state, and
federal levels; and
WHEREAS,
the USHCC annual National Convention and Business Expo is the largest gathering
of Hispanic business owners and attracts hundreds of entrepreneurs, CEOs,
executives, students, and agency officials from around the country;
and
WHEREAS,
the annual convention and expo provides a forum for business and political
leaders to discuss trends and opportunities as it relates to economic
development; and
WHEREAS,
the City of Atlanta has offered to host the 2012 United States Hispanic Chamber
of Commerce Annual National Convention and Business Expo, an opportunity which
would provide an economic impact of up to $7 million to the state;
and
WHEREAS,
Atlanta, the capital city of Georgia, offers unparalleled convention facilities
and amenities with over 2.1 million square feet of total exhibit space;
and
WHEREAS,
visitors to the convention and expo would experience Atlanta's dining,
attractions, shopping, music, and nightlife, a mix of Southern hospitality with
the excitement of a major metropolitan city; and
WHEREAS,
80 percent of the United States population is within a two-hour flight, which
makes Atlanta one of the most accessible destinations in the country and a
convenient trip for convention attendees; and
WHEREAS,
the people of Georgia, renowned for their courtesy and hospitality, have
successfully demonstrated their ability to make all feel welcome and at home as
hosts of innumerable national and international events, including the 1996
Centennial Olympic Games; and
WHEREAS,
the members of this body and the people of Georgia stand ready to assist in
bringing the 2012 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual National
Convention and Business Expo to this fine Southern state.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of
this body commend the exemplary work of the United States Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and request that the City
of Atlanta serve as host for the 2012 United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Annual National Convention and Business Expo.
BE
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to transmit appropriate copies of this resolution to the United
States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of
Commerce.