By: Giddings H.R. No. 292 73R4740 SDU-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The contributions made to Texas' greatness by men 1-2 and women of African ancestry have been innumerable, diverse, and 1-3 all too often ignored; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Don Hicks, an esteemed member of the Dallas City 1-5 Council, has worked diligently to increase public awareness of the 1-6 vital roles played by African-Americans in early Texas history as 1-7 pioneers, soldiers, cowboys, clergy, politicians, and business 1-8 people; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The Dallas community, the State of Texas, and the 1-10 nation at large have benefited profoundly from this exceptional 1-11 public official's dedicated efforts to remind Texans of the 1-12 multiplicity of cultures that is their true heritage; largely 1-13 through his efforts, the Dallas Parks Foundation is considering 1-14 commissioning a sculpture that will reflect the multicultural 1-15 history of Texas for placement outside the new wing of the Dallas 1-16 Convention Center; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Mr. Hicks's devotion and hard work are a tribute to 1-18 the individualism and sheer dogged persistence of pioneer Texans, 1-19 and it is indeed appropriate that the Texas House of 1-20 Representatives accord him special recognition and praise; now, 1-21 therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas 1-23 Legislature hereby honor Don Hicks for his outstanding efforts to 1-24 increase public awareness of African-Americans in early Texas 2-1 history and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success 2-2 and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for Mr. Hicks as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-5 House of Representatives.