H.R. No. 572
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, May 3, 1993, marks the 25th anniversary of the
    1-2  passing of a distinguished former member of this chamber, the
    1-3  Honorable Joseph Edwin Lockridge; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Mr. Lockridge was born on July 15, 1932, in Waco,
    1-5  and was the 10th child of the Reverend L. R. Lockridge and Demover
    1-6  Gregory Lockridge; and
    1-7        WHEREAS, At the age of five, Mr. Lockridge moved with his
    1-8  family to Dallas, where he attended public school and was graduated
    1-9  from Lincoln High School in 1949; and
   1-10        WHEREAS, He went on to earn a bachelor's degree from Southern
   1-11  University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a law degree from Howard
   1-12  University School of Law in Washington, D.C., in addition to
   1-13  serving his country as a member of the United States Army in Korea;
   1-14  and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Admitted to the State Bar of Texas in 1960,
   1-16  Mr. Lockridge began a private law practice that same year and later
   1-17  became a partner in the firm of Finch, Lockridge and Cunningham in
   1-18  Dallas; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, With his election to serve in the Texas House of
   1-20  Representatives in 1966, Mr. Lockridge became the first African
   1-21  American to represent the constituents of Dallas County in this
   1-22  chamber; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, During his fine tenure, this highly respected
   1-24  legislator shared his valuable insight and expertise with his
    2-1  colleagues as an active member of the committees on education,
    2-2  federal relations, state affairs, and mental health and mental
    2-3  retardation; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, The recipient of several honors for his exemplary
    2-5  public service, Mr. Lockridge was named "Rookie of the Year" during
    2-6  the Regular Session of the 60th Legislature and earned listings in
    2-7  Who's Who in American Politics and Outstanding Young Men in
    2-8  America; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, In addition to his professional achievements, this
   2-10  fine gentleman also was a devout member of the Golden Gate Baptist
   2-11  Church, where his father had served as pastor for 18 years; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, Though his life was cut tragically short at the age
   2-13  of 35, Mr. Lockridge played a vital role in awakening public
   2-14  consciousness and bringing about lasting change in our society and
   2-15  he is indeed deserving of special recognition for the enduring
   2-16  legacy he left behind; now, therefore, be it
   2-17        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
   2-18  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life and many achievements of
   2-19  Joseph Edwin Lockridge.
   2-20                                                                Davis
   2-21                                                             Giddings
   2-22                                                      Jones of Dallas
   2-23                                                             Giddings
   2-24                                                      Jones of Dallas