R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, For many years, the San Antonio community has

 1-2     benefited from the vision and leadership of Eugene E. Coleman, Sr.,

 1-3     and it is a distinct privilege to honor him at this time; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Southern University, Mr. Coleman

 1-5     has enjoyed a lengthy and successful career as the owner of Coleman

 1-6     Photography Studio in San Antonio; during the late 1940s, he

 1-7     founded the SNAP News, and he has used that enterprise to champion

 1-8     many worthy causes in the community throughout the years; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman has further served the people of San

1-10     Antonio through his support of several important initiatives; he

1-11     helped to secure the first block grant funds to organize the

1-12     Economic Opportunity Development Corporation, which in turn has

1-13     financed the Barbara Jordan Center and the East & West

1-14     Multi-Purpose Centers; and

1-15           WHEREAS, In addition, this eminent Texan worked with others

1-16     to  promote equal employment opportunities for African Americans

1-17     and was a leader in the movement to integrate local restaurants,

1-18     hotels, and public facilities, to the benefit of his fellow San

1-19     Antonians; and

1-20           WHEREAS, His altruism extends to other areas as well, for

1-21     Mr. Coleman has organized several progressive organizations,

1-22     including the Bexar County Opportunities Industrialization Center,

1-23     the Count My Blessings Hall of Fame, the Alamo City Lions Club, and

1-24     Project A.B.L.E.  (Assistance by Learning and Earning); he has also

 2-1     helped countless young women to take pride in their heritage

 2-2     through his involvement with a number of local pageants; and

 2-3           WHEREAS, Mr. Coleman's remarkable contributions in behalf of

 2-4     others have earned him well-deserved acclaim; Guadalupe College

 2-5     awarded him an honorary doctorate in humanities, and the City of

 2-6     San Antonio dedicated an underpass in his name in recognition of

 2-7     his stalwart service to the civil rights movement; and

 2-8           WHEREAS, Eugene Coleman, Sr., has enhanced the quality of

 2-9     life in the San Antonio community in countless ways, and his

2-10     exceptional commitment is a source of inspiration to all who are

2-11     privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it

2-12           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

2-13     Legislature hereby commend Eugene E. Coleman, Sr., for his

2-14     exemplary civic and professional involvement and extend to him

2-15     warmest best wishes for continued success and happiness in all his

2-16     future endeavors; and, be it further

2-17           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-18     prepared for Mr. Coleman as an expression of high regard by the

2-19     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                   McClendon

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 238 was adopted by the House on

         February 27, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House