By Giddings                                            H.R. No. 190
       74R4763 PFG-D
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, On February 25, 1995, the South Dallas Business and
    1-2  Professional Women's Club, Inc., will celebrate 40 years of
    1-3  outstanding community service with a special Founders' Day
    1-4  Observance, and the event promises to be a memorable occasion for
    1-5  all concerned; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, This exemplary organization was established on
    1-7  January 1, 1955, by the late Sarah J. Holbert-Sears, a dedicated
    1-8  educator who recognized the need for a business and professional
    1-9  women's club to serve the growing African-American community in
   1-10  South Dallas; and
   1-11        WHEREAS, A local chapter of the National Association of Negro
   1-12  Business and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc., the South Dallas
   1-13  club has followed the lead of the national organization in its
   1-14  efforts to develop economic opportunity, encourage professional
   1-15  training, and improve social conditions in its community and has
   1-16  been recognized for its consistently excellent programs by the
   1-17  singular tribute of induction into the national association's hall
   1-18  of fame; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, The caring professionals who compose the club's
   1-20  membership give generously of their time and talent to participate
   1-21  in many worthwhile programs of benefit to the community, including
   1-22  the Leontyne Price Vocal Artists Competition, Role Models for
   1-23  African-American Male Youth, the Beta Psi Club, and the Youth Club
   1-24  of South Dallas, to name but a few; and
    2-1        WHEREAS,  Club members also share their energies with the
    2-2  Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the Greater Dallas Chamber of
    2-3  Commerce, and the African-American Museum and assist numerous
    2-4  worthy groups working for improved social and civic conditions
    2-5  locally, nationally, and internationally; and
    2-6        WHEREAS, For four decades, the South Dallas Business and
    2-7  Professional Women's Club, Inc., has contributed significantly to
    2-8  improving the economic and social landscape of South Dallas through
    2-9  the vital contributions of the dedicated women comprising its
   2-10  membership; in light of its achievements, it is indeed fitting that
   2-11  this extraordinary group receive special legislative recognition
   2-12  for its continuing efforts in this regard; now, therefore, be it
   2-13        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas
   2-14  Legislature hereby honor the South Dallas Business and Professional
   2-15  Women's Club, Inc., and commend its members for their exemplary
   2-16  work in behalf of the South Dallas community; and, be it further
   2-17        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-18  prepared for the South Dallas Business and Professional Women's
   2-19  Club, Inc.,  as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of
   2-20  Representatives.