By McClendon                                     H.R. No. 250

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Both as a professional and as a civic leader,

 1-2     Norcell D. Haywood has contributed greatly to the State of Texas,

 1-3     and he is indeed worthy of special praise and recognition at this

 1-4     time; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, In 1960, Mr. Haywood earned distinction as the

 1-6     second African-American to graduate from The University of Texas

 1-7     School of Architecture, and he went on to become one of the first

 1-8     African-Americans in the state to earn a license to practice

 1-9     architecture three years later; and

1-10           WHEREAS, After his college graduation, Mr. Haywood served as

1-11     a positive role model to many young Texans as an instructor at

1-12     Prairie View A&M University, and he later relocated to Austin to

1-13     work in the city's Planning Department during the early 1960s; and

1-14           WHEREAS, He was a valued employee of the San Antonio-based

1-15     architectural firm of Ford, Powell, and Carson from 1963 to 1968

1-16     and at the close of his tenure, he embarked on a rewarding career

1-17     in private practice in the community, opening a second office in

1-18     Dallas in 1978; and

1-19           WHEREAS, Well regarded throughout his field, Mr. Haywood has

1-20     offered wise and thoughtful guidance as an esteemed member of

1-21     several professional organizations, including the American

1-22     Institute of Architects, the Texas Society of Architects, and the

1-23     National Organization of Minority Architects; and

1-24           WHEREAS, His exceptional accomplishments have earned him

 2-1     widespread acclaim, for Mr. Haywood was a delegate to the White

 2-2     House Sub-Committee on Small Business in 1995 and is currently a

 2-3     member of the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners; and

 2-4           WHEREAS, Throughout his professional career, this fine

 2-5     gentleman has maintained an abiding commitment to assisting others

 2-6     both as a concerned citizen and as a humanitarian; in his practice,

 2-7     he has been involved with many important building projects,

 2-8     including the Roseville Senior Citizens Apartments, St. Luke

 2-9     "Community" United Methodist Church, and the renovation of both the

2-10     Carver Community Cultural Center and St. Paul Square, to the

2-11     benefit of many Texans; and

2-12           WHEREAS, He has effectively addressed other issues vital to

2-13     the community through his civic service as a board member of both

2-14     the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce and the University

2-15     Health System, and his active involvement has earned him the

2-16     heartfelt gratitude of many people; and

2-17           WHEREAS, Norcell Haywood has enhanced the quality of life in

2-18     San Antonio and Dallas in countless ways, and his exceptional

2-19     commitment is a source of inspiration to all who are privileged to

2-20     know him; now, therefore, be it

2-21           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

2-22     Legislature hereby commend Norcell D. Haywood for his exemplary

2-23     civic and professional achievements and extend to him warmest best

2-24     wishes for continued success and happiness in all his future

2-25     endeavors; and, be it further

 3-1           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 3-2     prepared for Mr. Haywood as an expression of high regard by the

 3-3     Texas House of Representatives.