HJ774: Commending the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.


HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 774
Commending the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.

 

Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 11, 2019
Agreed to by the Senate, February 18, 2019

 

WHEREAS, for 10 years, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, based in Tysons, has enhanced the economic vitality of the Commonwealth by supporting Asian American-owned businesses; and

WHEREAS, established in 2009, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce facilitates the growth and development of member businesses in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., through special events, expos, workshops, and seminars; and

WHEREAS, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce provides a networking platform for member businesses to share information and help members market their products and services to consumers; and

WHEREAS, membership in the Asian American Chamber of Commerce not only creates high visibility in the local community but also offers members a tangible link to markets throughout the Asia-Pacific region; and

WHEREAS, with Asian American-owned businesses generating more than half of all revenue from minority-owned businesses, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce plays a pivotal role in the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Asian American Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 10th anniversary in 2019; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Asian American Chamber of Commerce as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its achievements in service to Asian American-owned businesses in Virginia.

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 774

Offered February 1, 2019
Commending the Asian American Chamber of Commerce.
Patron-- Keam

WHEREAS, for 10 years, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce, based in Tysons, has enhanced the economic vitality of the Commonwealth by supporting Asian American-owned businesses; and

WHEREAS, established in 2009, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce facilitates the growth and development of member businesses in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. through special events, expos, workshops, and seminars; and

WHEREAS, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce provides a networking platform for member businesses to share information and help members market their products and services to consumers; and

WHEREAS, membership in the Asian American Chamber of Commerce not only creates high visibility in the local community but also offers members a tangible link to markets throughout the Asia Pacific region; and

WHEREAS, with Asian American-owned businesses generating more than half of all revenue from minority-owned businesses, the Asian American Chamber of Commerce plays a pivotal role in the community; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend the Asian American Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of its 10th anniversary in 2019; and, be it

RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to the Asian American Chamber of Commerce as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for its achievements in service to Asian American-owned businesses in Virginia.