TITLE: Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Day.

SUMMARY: Recognizing March 25, 2025, as Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Day.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Members of the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council are gathering in Austin on March 25, 2025, for HMSDC Day at the State Capitol; and WHEREAS, For more than half a century, the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council has provided business development programming and services to minority business enterprises across the Texas Gulf Coast region; serving as a vital link between major corporations and minority entrepreneurs, the council represents more than 70 corporations and over 1,000 certified small business owners; and WHEREAS, Dedicated to fostering collaboration in the Greater Houston business community, HMSDC involves its members in efforts designed to spark business growth, achieve economic self-sufficiency, increase purchasing power, and drive excellence in supplier diversity and development; according to a recent impact report, HMSDC-certified minority businesses annually generate more than $14 billion in economic activity in the Houston area while creating or preserving over 70,000 jobs; and WHEREAS, Minority-owned businesses contribute greatly to the economic vitality of the Lone Star State, and the Houston Minority Supplier Development Council is truly deserving of special recognition for its exceptional contributions in supporting these notable companies; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby recognize March 25, 2025, as Houston Minority Supplier Development Council Day at the State Capitol and extend a warm welcome to the visiting delegation; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for HMSDC as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Miles President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 25, 2025.