TITLE: Honoring the Chinese Professional Club of Houston on the occasion of its 59th annual Scholarship Ball and Chinese New Year Celebration.

SUMMARY: Honoring the Chinese Professional Club of Houston on the occasion of its 59th annual Scholarship Ball and Chinese New Year Celebration.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, For nearly six decades, the Chinese Professional Club of Houston has hosted a yearly Scholarship Ball and Chinese New Year Celebration, and members of the Houston community are gathering to commemorate the 59th annual gala on February 23, 2013; and WHEREAS, The event will honor scholarship recipients, pay tribute to notable individuals and businesses, and offer a festive observance of the new year; and WHEREAS, Since its establishment in 1950, the Chinese Professional Club of Houston has sought to enhance the business skills and expertise of its associates through periodic seminars, lectures, and roundtable discussions; in addition, regular gatherings are held to encourage fellowship and mutual understanding among members; and WHEREAS, The organization is also committed to promoting educational opportunities for youth of Chinese descent; in 1977, the club created the CPC Scholarship Fund, which through the years has awarded more than $370,000 to hundreds of high school seniors in the Bayou City; and WHEREAS, The Chinese Professional Club of Houston is making an immeasurable contribution not only to its participants, but also to the greater community, and it is a pleasure to celebrate and support the important work of this notable group; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Chinese Professional Club of Houston on the occasion of the 59th annual Scholarship Ball and Chinese New Year Celebration and extend sincere best wishes and a happy Year of the Snake to all in attendance at the event; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Chinese Professional Club of Houston as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. S. Davis of Harris Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 489 was adopted by the House on February 28, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House