TITLE: Commending Dr. Laura Murillo for her contributions to the Houston community.

SUMMARY: Commending Dr. Laura Murillo for her contributions to the Houston community.

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WHEREAS, The strength and cohesion of our communities are enhanced by the devoted efforts of individuals such as Dr. Laura Murillo, whose professional and civic contributions have made a positive and lasting difference in the Houston area and beyond; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Mexican immigrants, Dr. Murillo was raised in Houston and attended the University of Houston, where she earned a bachelor's degree, master's degree, and doctorate; she started her career in student services at the university, earned a promotion to director of the Urban Experience Program, and went on to serve as senior executive director at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center; and WHEREAS, In 2007, Dr. Murillo assumed her current role as president and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and in the course of her more than 15 years at the helm, the organization has become one of the largest Hispanic chambers in the country and has received the National and Regional Large Hispanic Chamber of the Year Awards from the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; she also serves as the founding president and CEO of the chamber's foundation and as a host for the chamber's radio and television programs; moreover, she is a frequent political commentator on Telemundo, and she wrote a bestselling book, Lead in Life;and WHEREAS, Dr. Murillo has been active in a range of initiatives and organizations, serving on the City of Houston Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board and holding leadership roles with the University of Houston, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Hispanic Women in Leadership; in recognition of her endeavors, she has received such prestigious accolades as the UH President's Medallion, the Ohtli Award from the Mexican government, and the Top Latino Leader Award from the National Diversity Council; she is the mother of two daughters, Marisa and Mia; and WHEREAS, Laura Murillo has proven herself a business and civic leader of great vision and ability, and she may reflect with pride on her successful efforts to make Houston an even better place for all; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby commend Dr. Laura Murillo for her contributions to the Houston community and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Murillo as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Morales Shaw Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1727 was adopted by the House on May 25, 2023, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House