By: West S.R. No. 1019 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pride in 1-3 joining the citizens of Dallas in recognizing the Dallas Branch 1-4 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 1-5 on the grand occasion of its 25th Freedom Fund Banquet which is 1-6 being held June 10, 1995; and 1-7 WHEREAS, Since its founding, the Dallas Branch of the 1-8 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People has 1-9 helped to provide for the needs, welfare, and education of the 1-10 young people of Dallas and our state; and 1-11 WHEREAS, The goal of the Dallas Branch is to further 1-12 the opportunities available to African Americans and to assist 1-13 individuals in their pursuit of social, economic, vocational, 1-14 and political gains; and 1-15 WHEREAS, The theme of this year's Freedom Fund Banquet 1-16 is "Building on our Past by Investing in our Future"; and 1-17 WHEREAS, The members of the Dallas Branch of the National 1-18 Association for the Advancement of Colored People are hardworking, 1-19 talented men and women, and it is due to their dedication and 1-20 strength of character that the branch has become the first-rate 1-21 organization it is today; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 1-23 74th Legislature, hereby commend the members of the Dallas Branch 2-1 of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 2-2 for their many contributions to the community and extend best 2-3 wishes for an enjoyable Freedom Fund Banquet; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 them as a token of high regard from the Texas Senate. 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on May 10, 1995. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate