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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus, an organization |
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of African American lawmakers dedicated to advocating for the needs |
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and interests of their constituents, is celebrating the 50th |
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anniversary of its founding in 2023; and |
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WHEREAS, The caucus was formed in 1973 with eight founding |
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members, Representatives Anthony Hall, Mickey Leland, Senfronia |
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Thompson, and Craig Washington of Houston, Representatives Sam |
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Hudson, Eddie Bernice Johnson, and Paul Ragsdale of Dallas, and |
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Representative G. J. Sutton of San Antonio; since its inception, |
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the organization has remained committed to implementing policies |
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that provide communities with resources for economic growth and to |
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serving as a liaison between politicians and constituents; and |
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WHEREAS, Today, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus is |
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composed of 18 members of the Texas House of Representatives and two |
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members of the Texas Senate; under the leadership of Representative |
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Ron Reynolds of Missouri City during the 88th Legislative Session, |
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the men and women of the organization continue to work to promote |
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dialogue on issues of concern to their communities and to pass |
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legislation that reflects the priorities of the Texans they serve; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Over the last five decades, the members of the Texas |
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Legislative Black Caucus, past and present, have demonstrated the |
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strength that can be achieved through collective action, and it is a |
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privilege to join in congratulating the organization on reaching |
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this special milestone; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas |
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Legislature hereby honor the Texas Legislative Black Caucus on the |
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occasion of its 50th anniversary and extend to its members sincere |
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best wishes for the future; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |