TITLE: Congratulating the Texas Black Expo on its 20th anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating the Texas Black Expo on its 20th anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Texas Black Expo marked its 20th anniversary in 2022, and the organization is celebrating that special milestone as part of its signature event, the Summer Celebration Tradeshow, taking place May 18-21, 2023, in Houston; and WHEREAS, Established in 2002, the Texas Black Expo is a nonprofit organization committed to fostering business growth and development, introducing youth to entrepreneurship, and sponsoring events designed to inform and economically empower members of the community; from its origins as a once-a-year trade show in Houston, the group has broadened its mission and expanded its reach to include affiliate chapters throughout the state; and WHEREAS, The Texas Black Expo was founded by its president and CEO, Jerome Love, who has also distinguished himself as an entrepreneur and professional speaker; he has addressed such high-profile gatherings as the Los Angeles Mayor's Economic Development Summit and the New Mexico State Leadership Conference, and his business achievements have been honored with a number of accolades, including recognition as the Multi-Million Dollar Top Producer by Prudential Texas Realty and as Entrepreneur of the Year by the Houston Chapter of the National Black MBA Association; and WHEREAS, The expo's Summer Celebration is one of the state's largest African American trade shows, and it facilitates networking and the discovery of new business opportunities for its 20,000 attendees; more than 200 companies enhance their visibility by exhibiting each year; in addition to business development seminars, the Summer Celebration features health and wellness programming, women's forums, concert performances, celebrity entertainers, and other cultural content; a highlight of the 2023 event is the corporate luncheon featuring NBA legend and famed entrepreneur Earvin "Magic" Johnson as keynote speaker; and WHEREAS, Committed to developing resilient businesses, the Texas Black Expo has helped many small companies and organizations build a strong foundation for growth, and in so doing, it has helped to increase the prosperity of their communities and the economic dynamism of the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate the Texas Black Expo on its 20th anniversary and extend to all those associated with this noteworthy organization sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the Texas Black Expo as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Reynolds Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1743 was adopted by the House on May 17, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House