By:  Giddings                                          H.R. No. 293
       73R4736 SDU-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Throughout Texas' long and vibrant history, on the
    1-2  frontier and the battlefield, in business and politics, men and
    1-3  women of African ancestry have made lasting but all too often
    1-4  ignored contributions to the state's heritage; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, Dr. Marvin Dulaney is especially noteworthy among
    1-6  the dedicated Texas history scholars who have actively encouraged
    1-7  Texans to understand and appreciate the role of African-Americans
    1-8  in our state's development; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, In 1989, Dr. Dulaney collaborated with Robert Edison
   1-10  to present a conference on African-American history in Texas, and
   1-11  its success so exceeded their expectations that they were
   1-12  encouraged to make it an annual event; and
   1-13        WHEREAS, The fourth conference, recently held at El Centro
   1-14  College in Dallas through the Museum of African-American Life and
   1-15  Culture at Fair Park, attracted scholars and other participants
   1-16  from across the state; and
   1-17        WHEREAS, Through his devotion and hard work, Dr. Dulaney has
   1-18  significantly raised awareness of the diverse roles played by
   1-19  African-Americans in shaping Texas' history; it is indeed
   1-20  appropriate that the Texas House of Representatives commend him for
   1-21  a contribution of such profound benefit to the State of Texas and
   1-22  the nation at large; now, therefore, be it
   1-23        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   1-24  Legislature hereby honor Dr. Marvin Dulaney for his extraordinary
    2-1  contributions to the study of the history of African-Americans in
    2-2  Texas and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success
    2-3  and happiness in the future; and, be it further
    2-4        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
    2-5  prepared for Dr. Dulaney as an expression of high regard by the
    2-6  Texas House of Representatives.