H.R. No. 347

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Minority Business Enterprise Public Policy Day is
	taking place at the State Capitol on March 15, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, First held in 1997, Minority Business Enterprise
	Public Policy Day is an annual event that connects minority
	business enterprises with Texas lawmakers to address issues that
	impact minority-owned businesses and to promote accountability,
	collaboration, and engagement; the groups advocate for legislation
	that makes Texas a more diverse and business-friendly state and
	ensures that participation goals for historically underutilized
	businesses are met at state agencies, commissions, colleges, and
	universities; and
	WHEREAS, The coalition of business organizations involved in
	the event represents 868 certified minority business enterprises
	that, in total, contribute more than $17 billion in revenue to the
	state economy; these businesses have also created or preserved more
	than 82,000 jobs; and
	WHEREAS, Minority business enterprises contribute greatly to
	the cultural and economic vitality of this state, and their efforts
	are indeed to be encouraged and commended; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby recognize March 15, 2023, as Minority Business
	Enterprise Public Policy Day at the State Capitol and extend to all
	those in attendance sincere best wishes for an enjoyable and
	informative event.
	Reynolds
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 347 was adopted by the House on March
	8, 2023, by the following vote:  Yeas 140, Nays 0, 2 present, not
	voting.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House