By: Ellis S.R. No. 588
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
1-3 recognize Daniel Webster Bankhead on the occasion of his recent
1-4 selection as a Young Black Achiever of Houston by Human Enrichment
1-5 of Life Programs, Incorporated; and
1-6 WHEREAS, Since 1985, Human Enrichment of Life Programs,
1-7 Incorporated, has selected outstanding young black individuals
1-8 who have demonstrated superior abilities and skills in their
1-9 respective fields and have achieved positions of leadership and
1-10 management; and
1-11 WHEREAS, A Young Black Achiever is also selected on the
1-12 basis of community service and high personal standards; the
1-13 achiever is one who readily accepts challenges and has the
1-14 fortitude and tenacity to succeed; and
1-15 WHEREAS, Daniel Webster Bankhead received his bachelor of
1-16 architecture degree from Rice University in 1982 and is now the
1-17 executive director of a multimillion dollar architectural firm,
1-18 John S. Chase, F.A.I.A., Architect, Incorporated; and
1-19 WHEREAS, An exceptionally talented architect and a gifted
1-20 leader, he is also serving currently as project director; he is
1-21 responsible for the overall management of a team of more than 60
1-22 design professionals for a $35 million project in northern Africa
1-23 for the United States State Department; and
2-1 WHEREAS, Active in his community, he serves on the Rice
2-2 Design Alliance Board of Directors and the South Central Young
2-3 Men's Christian Association Board; and
2-4 WHEREAS, Daniel Bankhead is a man of high moral principles
2-5 who consistently manifests generosity and concern for others; and
2-6 WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman who has been remarkably
2-7 successful in his field, Daniel Bankhead is an excellent role model
2-8 for young men and women throughout our state and country; now,
2-9 therefore, be it
2-10 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-11 73rd Legislature, hereby commend Daniel Webster Bankhead on earning
2-12 the distinction of Young Black Achiever of Houston and on his
2-13 outstanding career and extend best wishes to him for the future;
2-14 and, be it further
2-15 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-16 him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-17 _____________________________________
2-18 President of the Senate
2-19 I hereby certify that the
2-20 above Resolution was adopted by
2-21 the Senate on April 7, 1993.
2-22 _____________________________________
2-23 Secretary of the Senate
2-24 _____________________________________
2-25 Member, Texas Senate