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.
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    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.
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   2-12                                       Secretary of the Senate
   2-13                               ______________________________________
   2-14                                        Member, Texas Senate