C ITY OF H OUSTON

Sylvester Turner

Mayor

P.O. Box 1562

Houston, Texas 77251-1562

Telephone – Dial 311 www.houstontx.gov

February 18, 2023

Greetings,

As mayor of the city of Houston, I welcome you to the Top 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards, hosted b y d-mars.com.

The Top 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas Aw ards recognizes Black professionals and honors them for their business acumen and hard work. The honorees are entrepreneurs and professionals who continually give of their time and talent.

Houston is a cit y filled with opportunity! We are committed to creating a competitive and diverse business environment by promoting the growth and success of local and small businesses through a wide range of services. The services include startup business assistance, certification for established businesses seeking contract opportunities with the City and additional resources available through the Office of Business Opportunity.

I commend the Top 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards and d-mars.com on this special occasion.

Please accept my best wishes for a wonderful and successful evening!

Sincerely,

Sylvester Turner Mayor

February 18, 2023

Dear Friends:

On behalf of the constituents of the Eighteenth (18th) Congressional District and the United States House of Representatives, please allow me to convey my warmest greetings to you on this most important occasion.

In the spirit of peace and prosperity, I take great pride in joining d-mars.com in honoring the Top 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas for their commitment and dedication to their community professional excellence and business growth.

The 2023 Top 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas have broken barriers in their respective fields and left an indelible mark on the face of Texas. The honorees continually give of their time and talent for the betterment of our city. Let me congratulate all of this year’s honorees.

Thank you d-mars.com for your thoughtful and praiseworthy efforts. I extend best wishes on this momentous occasion.

Sincerely,

Sheila Jackson Lee Member of Congress

AL GREEN 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT HOUSTON TEXAS

Dear Friends:

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

WASHINGTON, D C. 20515

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February 18, 2023 area.

I am pleased to extend greetings to the attendees of theTop 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards. On behalf of the constituents of the Ninth Congressional District of Texas, I salute all organizers, leaders and participants for theirdedicationtomakingthisamemorableevent.

With great enthusiasm, I applaud cl-mars.com for their dedication to promoting leadership and strengthening c01mnunities across the Texas are. I also commendthemasthey recognizeandcelebratethe successandaccomplishments of theinspirational andinfluentialleadersacrossthe cityof Houston.

I lookforwardtocontinuingtoworkwiththecl-mars.comon future endeavors andservingyouwellasa MemberofCongress. Bestwishestoall foranexcitingand enjoyableevent.

Sincerely,

Al Green Member of Congress

BORRIS L. MILES STATE SENATOR DISTRICT 13

February 18, 2023

Greetings,

I would like to welcome you to the 11th Annual Top 50 Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards, hosted by dmars.com.

The Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs of Texas Awards honors the most prominent men and women throughout Texas. The goal of this event is to recognize and provide a platform for others to meet and celebrate other local business professionals.

Our state is filled with opportunity and we are committed to creating a competitive and diverse business environment by promoting the growth and success of local and small businesses. This award ceremony provides an excellent opportunity to give our local professionals and entrepreneurs the accolades they deserve for their achievements in their industry and their contributions to the community.

I am proud to congratulate the honorees and welcome you to the 11th Annual Top 50 Black Professionals & Entrepreneurs Awards.

District 13

Texas House of Representatives

RON REYNOLDS

State Representative-District 27-Fort Bend County February 18, 2023 d-mars.com 2023

Top 50 Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs Awards

Congratulations to the award recipients of the 2023 d-mars.com Top 50 Black Professionals and Entrepreneurs. Your hard work, dedication and successes are deserving of recognition. I admire your integrity and commitment to excellence.

Celebrating the Top 50 Black Professional and Entrepreneurs during Black History Month could not be more appropriate. This evening will be one to remember with d-mars.com recognizing and celebrating your magnanimous achievements in the industry and your invaluable contributions to the community.

I want to wish you an enjoyable and memorable evening. I extend my sincere congratulations and best wishes to all of the award recipients for your continued success.

Yours In Service,

P.O. Box 2910

Austin, Texas 78768-2910

(512) 463-0554

6112 Wheatley Street

Houston, Texas 77091

Jarvis Johnson

DISTRICT 139

February 18, 2023

Dear Honorees,

On behalf of District 139, I want to congratulate you as a diverse and distinguished group of leaders being recognized in the 2023 Class of the d-mars.com Top 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs of Texas. d-mars.com is a well-respected publication that inspires, informs, and educates, and the fact that you are being honored means you are held in high regard not only in your professional life, but by your work in the community.

This occasion is one of the most anticipated in Houston, as it continues to keep the standard of the professionals that are honored and celebrated. You are examples for others to follow, and I applaud all of your achievements and for being leaders that not only Houston is proud of, but that District 139 is proud of.

I did not always have it easy growing up, but I know that with hard work anything is possible. You are excellent examples of how you can be whatever you want to be. Your journey may not have been easy, but you didn’t give up. I commend you for this and for being history makers, opening doors for the next generation of leaders.

I join MR. D-MARS and the d-mars.com family in congratulating you on your hard work in your professions and for having a genuine heart for the community. Congratulations again.

Sincerely,

Jarvis Johnson State Representative, District 139

February 18, 2023

Pollard Houston City Council Member, District J

Dear Friends:

On behalf of District J, the most diverse area of the most diverse city in America, I am proud to extend my sincere greetings to you on the most auspicious occasion.

For this celebration of high achievement, I am honored to join d - mars.com in highlighting the To p 50 Professionals and Entrepreneurs for your tremendous dedication and commitment to our city and for your professional excellence.

Local and small businesses are the backbone of the Houston economy. Each of you play a vita l role in ensuring our city is financially stable and continues to take strides in elevating our reputation as a pla ce that is attractive for personal and pr ofessional growth. I commend each of you on this well deserved award recognition.

Thank you d-mars.com for you continuous diligence in ensuring that the best of our city get the appreciation they deserve.

Best regards.

/s/ Edward Pollard, Esq. Houston City Council, District J