89S21129 KSM-D     By: Bucy H.R. No. 99       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, Tina Cannon is retiring as president and chief   executive officer of the Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce on   September 12, 2025, drawing to a close more than a half decade of   exemplary service to the chamber; and          WHEREAS, A dedicated advocate for underrepresented   communities, Ms. Cannon joined the Austin LGBT Chamber in May 2019,   and under her able leadership, the chamber's membership has grown   by over 500 percent; she also played an instrumental role in   launching the Pride in Local Music Festival and expanding the   annual Business of Pride Awards, and she led a number of   high-profile intercity visits that amplified the voices of local   LGBTQ+ businesses at the national and international levels; in   addition, she oversaw the establishment of the Diversity & Ethnic   Chamber Alliance, and she spearheaded the Regional Equity in   Economic Development Plan, which promotes resilience, equity, and   inclusive investment across Central Texas; and          WHEREAS, Ms. Cannon has brought to her role a wealth of   experience in public service; she previously served as a senior   policy analyst for a member of the Austin City Council, and in 2017,   she became the vice president of local government relations at the   Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce; and          WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas State University, Ms. Cannon   holds a degree in accounting, and she was formerly employed as an   auditor; since 2008, she has pursued a number of entrepreneurial   endeavors, and she has launched startups such as PetsMD and Napkin   Venture; she has also served as the entrepreneur-in-residence for   the Texas State University Applied Entrepreneurship Program; in   2024, she cofounded PIX Sports Gear with her spouse, Christi   Grider, and their business partner, Satish Kodukula; and          WHEREAS, Through her vision, professionalism, and commitment   to excellence, Tina Cannon has greatly benefited the LGBTQ+   business community in Austin, and her contributions will continue   to be appreciated for many years to come; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Tina Cannon on   her retirement as president and chief executive officer of the   Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce 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 Ms. Cannon as an expression of high regard by the Texas   House of Representatives.