HR1269 100TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY

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HOUSE RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives wish to congratulate the Little Village Chamber of Commerce on receiving the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC) Chamber of the Year Award during the 2018 USHCC National Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, Little Village is a thriving commercial area on Chicago's West Side with more than 1,000 businesses that offer a vast array of goods and services, in addition to creating jobs for thousands of residents; and

WHEREAS, Little Village is home to the largest Mexican community in the midwest, a fact reflected by the many unique Mexican specialty products available from merchants in the area; and

WHEREAS, The Little Village Chamber of Commerce has represented the interests of local businesses for over 30 years; its mission is to promote and support the growth and success of businesses in Little Village and to leverage the community's unique cultural identity to generate new opportunities; and

WHEREAS, The Little Village Chamber of Commerce works closely with business and community leaders, government agencies, law enforcement, corporate partners, elected officials, and others to address the issues that affect the community and the commercial area; and

WHEREAS, In 2017, the Little Village Chamber of Commerce participated in the USHCC Local Chamber Grant Program to fund an entrepreneurship program known as Juntos Emprendemos, which helped 75 small businesses in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Because of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce's commitment to its community, small businesses benefit from access to capital, information, and networks in order to thrive and expand their businesses; therefore, be it

RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that we congratulate the dedication and leadership of the Little Village Chamber of Commerce on receiving the United States Chamber of Commerce Chamber of the Year Award during the 2018 USHCC National Convention; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Little Village Chamber of Commerce be recognized for their major accomplishments in the areas of business economic development, procurement, and access to capital, including their commitment to the Hispanic business community; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be presented to the Little Village Chamber of Commerce as a symbol of our respect and esteem.