By: West S.R. No. 722 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize Brother J. D. Hall who is being honored by the 1-4 Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, on May 7, 1993; and 1-5 WHEREAS, For over 30 years, this distinguished gentleman 1-6 has been a pillar of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex community; 1-7 and 1-8 WHEREAS, This noteworthy man is a dedicated role model for 1-9 many of the younger men with whom he has been associated; he has 1-10 served his community with unfailing devotion for many years; and 1-11 WHEREAS, A respected educator, Brother Hall is a successful 1-12 businessman and well-known civic leader; and 1-13 WHEREAS, His gracious manner and professional knowledge 1-14 have earned him the respect and admiration of his associates; and 1-15 WHEREAS, As a tribute to Brother Hall, a reception and 1-16 dinner featuring a "roast" are being held in his honor on 1-17 May 7, 1993, at Saint John's Family Life Center in Dallas; and 1-18 WHEREAS, A scholarship fund named for J. D. Hall will be 1-19 established by the Dallas County Community College District; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, whose 1-21 motto is "Culture for Service and Service for Humanity," is 1-22 embarked on a program that empowers the African American male by 1-23 providing him with mentors from the age of eight; now, therefore, 2-1 be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 73rd Legislature, hereby commend the countless acts of service 2-4 contributed by Brother J. D. Hall to the welfare and progress of 2-5 his community; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 Brother J. D. Hall as an expression of respect and admiration from 2-8 the Texas Senate. 2-9 _____________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the 2-12 above Resolution was adopted by 2-13 the Senate on April 26, 1993. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate