By Davis H.R. No. 700 74R11198 KMP-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, On May 20, 1995, the Network of Black 1-2 Telecommunicators will hold its Second Annual Awards Banquet at the 1-3 Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, and this gala promises to be a truly 1-4 enjoyable and memorable event; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The Network of Black Telecommunicators, the 1-6 Dallas-based chapter of the National Association of Black 1-7 Telecommunications Professionals, is an organization dedicated to 1-8 improving opportunities for African Americans in the 1-9 telecommunications industry; the network also enhances visibility 1-10 and facilitates the personal and professional growth of 1-11 African-American employees at the Southwestern Bell Corporation; 1-12 and 1-13 WHEREAS, This exceptional organization has taken a leading 1-14 role in promoting training, education, and reeducation for 1-15 employees and in preparing African-American professionals to face 1-16 the challenges of the rapidly changing telecommunications industry; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, At its second annual banquet and awards ceremony, 1-19 the Network of Black Telecommunicators will pay tribute to those 1-20 employees who have made significant contributions to their 1-21 community and profession; and 1-22 WHEREAS, This gala affair, which will raise money for the 1-23 network's many outstanding activities, will be hosted by our 1-24 distinguished colleague, the Honorable Helen Giddings, and will 2-1 feature a keynote speech by the Honorable Royce West; awards at the 2-2 banquet will be presented by the Honorable Yvonne Davis and by 2-3 Dallas County commissioner, the Honorable John Wiley Price; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The Network of Black Telecommunicators endeavors to 2-5 promote excellence in Texas business and to help build a stronger 2-6 economy and more nurturing communities and families within our 2-7 state, and it is indeed fitting at this time that this exemplary 2-8 association be given special legislative recognition; now, 2-9 therefore, be it 2-10 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-11 Legislature hereby commend the Network of Black Telecommunicators 2-12 on the occasion of its Second Annual Awards Banquet and extend 2-13 warmest best wishes to its members for an enjoyable and successful 2-14 event; and, be it further 2-15 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-16 prepared for the Network of Black Telecommunicators as an 2-17 expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.