Senate Resolution 510
By: Senator James of the 28th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce; and for
other purposes.
WHEREAS, the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce (PAAC) serves as a unifying
platform for leading independent business associations from major global economies,
advocating on behalf of millions of small, medium, and large companies across the United
States, Africa, and the Caribbean; and
WHEREAS, the chamber equips its members with valuable market intelligence and analysis
on business conditions throughout Africa, America, and the broader Diaspora, identifying
key economic development stakeholders and emerging opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the PAAC encourages the development of trustworthy one-on-one relationships
among corporations and associations, supporting collaboration grounded in the principles of
the free market economy, fair trade and investment, and adherence to the rule of law; and
WHEREAS, the chamber advances its mission through member-led workgroups, business
conferences, institutional communications, and other programs that facilitate direct
engagement with policymakers and promote the exchange of expertise; and
WHEREAS, the PAAC is governed by a seven-member Trustee Board and coordinated by
a Chairman/President and CEO, who is selected from a member corporation and serves a
renewable two-year term; and
WHEREAS, the PAAC welcomes new members who are committed to the chamber's core
values of fairness, respect, responsibility, and honesty as well as to the advancement of the
African and American economic agenda; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that this remarkable organization be
appropriately honored during this special time.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body
recognize and commend the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce for its dedication
to global economic collaboration and the empowerment of business communities as well as
extend best wishes for future success.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the Pan African
American Chamber of Commerce.