SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 18
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Mr. Wea Lee and the International Trade Center
	Community Empowerment Organization of Houston on the occasion of
	the organization's 21st anniversary, which is being celebrated
	with a gala on November 17, 2023; and
	WHEREAS, The International Trade Center of Houston was
	established in 2002 by founder Wea Lee; Mr. Lee, a business
	magnate who publishes the Southern Chinese Daily News and prints
	over 50 international news publications, founded the trade
	center to encourage and facilitate international business in
	Houston; and
	WHEREAS, The organization has played an important role in
	promoting global financial activity and diversifying the local
	economy in Houston; the ITC Community Empowerment Organization
	has hosted more than 200 community and international events since
	its inception in 2002 and continues to support and vitalize
	communities and industries in the Houston metropolitan area; and
	WHEREAS, The organization has played a crucial and
	productive role in facilitating relationships between Houston
	businesses and new global partners, and it is indeed fitting that
	it receive special recognition on more than two decades of
	success; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Mr. Wea Lee and
	the members of the ITC Community Empowerment Organization on
	their commitment to Houston's growth and prosperity and extend to
	all best wishes for a memorable 21st anniversary celebration;
	and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
	organization as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	Whitmire
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 16, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate