R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Both as a businessman and as a civic leader, Calvin

 1-2     McAdams has contributed greatly to the betterment of the Houston

 1-3     community, and he was recently named an Outstanding Texan by the

 1-4     Texas Legislative Black Caucus at its Education and Research

 1-5     Committee Weekend Celebration; and

 1-6           WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Houston, he is the owner of

 1-7     McAdams Enterprises, Inc., and the Sportsman Club Supreme and has

 1-8     been in business continuously for more than 37 years, operating

 1-9     such popular establishments as the Ebony Club, Club 500, the

1-10     Eldorado Ball Room, Calvin's Double Disco, and Club Razzmaz Tazz;

1-11     and

1-12           WHEREAS, Despite his many professional demands, he has

1-13     consistently made time in his busy schedule to serve several civic

1-14     organizations, and his exemplary involvement has brought him

1-15     well-deserved recognition from both the TSU Alumni Association and

1-16     Radio Station KTSU; and

1-17           WHEREAS, In addition, this esteemed gentleman was honored

1-18     with the Distinguished Service Award from the Progressive Amateur

1-19     Boxing Association for his continued support of its youth boxing

1-20     program; and

1-21           WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he has enjoyed the love and

1-22     support of his devoted wife, Edith McAdams, and the couple's two

1-23     children, Chester and Ouidilee; and

1-24           WHEREAS, Calvin McAdams has enhanced the quality of life in

 2-1     the Houston community in numerous ways, and his exceptional

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

 2-3     know him; now, therefore, be it

 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-5     Legislature hereby honor Calvin McAdams for his exemplary

 2-6     professional and civic involvement and extend to him warmest best

 2-7     wishes for continued success and happiness in the future; and, be

 2-8     it further

 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-10     prepared for Mr. McAdams as an expression of high regard by the

2-11     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                      Dutton

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 574 was adopted by the House on April

         25, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House