By Hodge                                         H.R. No. 402

      75R9544 JHS-D                           

                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Diane Ragsdale has dedicated herself to the

 1-2     betterment of the Dallas community, and her hard work and

 1-3     commitment to excellence in this regard are indeed deserving of

 1-4     special legislative recognition; and

 1-5           WHEREAS, A graduate of James Madison High School,

 1-6     Ms. Ragsdale earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from

 1-7     Dallas Baptist University; from 1984 to 1991 this remarkable woman

 1-8     served on the Dallas City Council, during which time she served for

 1-9     four years as deputy mayor pro tem, and she remains active on the

1-10     political scene today; and

1-11           WHEREAS, Ms. Ragsdale has supported many commendable causes

1-12     and bases her political platform on the principle of

1-13     self-determination; her long-standing goal as a public servant has

1-14     been to empower the members of her community both politically and

1-15     economically, while at the same time developing educational

1-16     opportunities and emphasizing cultural uniqueness; and

1-17           WHEREAS, This admirable woman is a founding member of many

1-18     community service organizations, including the Martin Luther King,

1-19     Jr., Family Health Clinic and the Common Ground Community Economic

1-20     Development Corporation; she has served on the American Heart

1-21     Association Neighborhood Task Force and is a prominent backer of

1-22     neighborhood preservation projects as well as community-based crime

1-23     control and prevention initiatives; and

1-24           WHEREAS, A lifelong member of Kirkwood Temple CME,

 2-1     Ms. Ragsdale continues to set an outstanding example for her fellow

 2-2     citizens, and the efforts of this visionary individual have

 2-3     rightfully earned her honor and praise at this time; now,

 2-4     therefore, be it

 2-5           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-6     Legislature hereby commend Diane Ragsdale for her many years of

 2-7     service to the citizens of Dallas and extend to her sincere best

 2-8     wishes for continued success and happiness in the years to come;

 2-9     and, be it further

2-10           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-11     prepared for Ms. Ragsdale as an expression of high regard by the

2-12     Texas House of Representatives.