TITLE: In memory of Dan Nip of Houston.

SUMMARY: In memory of Dan Nip of Houston.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A life filled with meaningful achievements drew to a close with the passing of Dan Nip of Houston on July 7, 2017, at the age of 69; and WHEREAS, Dan Nip was born in Canton, China, on June 24, 1948; he earned his bachelor's degree and his master's degree in business administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu, and in 1980, he settled in Houston; he quickly established himself as a leader in real estate development and international trade and investment, becoming the founder and president of Global Century Development and the president of Product Marketing International; he was especially well known for playing a key role in the redevelopment of Houston's Downtown Chinatown during the late 1990s and in the creation of Rainbow Village, a federally funded housing community for senior citizens in the Southwest Chinatown area; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan further benefited Houston residents through his involvement with a number of civic organizations; he was a cofounder and former president of the Asian Chamber of Commerce, founder and president of the Chinatown Community Development Corporation, and president of the Houston-Shenzhen Sister City Association; moreover, he served on the boards of the East Downtown Management District, the Texas Inter-Faith Housing Corporation, Central Houston, Inc., Blueprint Houston, and the Buffalo Bayou Partnership; and WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Nip enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Reiko Nip, and his daughters, Elaine and Emily; and WHEREAS, Although Dan Nip's death has brought great sorrow to his loved ones, his remarkable record of business success and civic engagement in the Houston area will continue to be appreciated for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dan Nip and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family and many friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dan Nip. Wu Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 516 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on August 15, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House