R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, J. D. Hurd has been named a recipient of Dallas 1-2 Baptist University's 1997 Oak Cliff Good Samaritan Award for 1-3 outstanding Christian service, and this noteworthy distinction is 1-4 truly deserving of special praise and recognition; and 1-5 WHEREAS, A native Texan, Mr. Hurd earned his bachelor's and 1-6 master's degrees from Bishop College and also pursued his studies 1-7 at a number of institutions, including the University of California 1-8 at Los Angeles, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas Christian 1-9 University, Texas A&M University, and North Texas State University; 1-10 and 1-11 WHEREAS, While still a student at Bishop, Mr. Hurd was 1-12 employed in the school registrar's office, and in 1996 he 1-13 celebrated his 50th year of continuous service to his alma mater; 1-14 the college's registrar from 1949 to 1988, he also served the 1-15 institution as a social studies and education instructor and 1-16 director of admissions, financial aid, recruitment, testing, and 1-17 veterans affairs; since 1990, he has served as registrar of Paul 1-18 Quinn College; and 1-19 WHEREAS, In addition to his work in the field of higher 1-20 education, Mr. Hurd has for 18 years been employed by the Dallas 1-21 Morning News as a customer service representative; a vital and 1-22 valued member of the community, he is an active member of New Hope 1-23 Baptist Church in Oak Cliff and has lent his time and energy to a 1-24 number of worthy organizations, including the Young Men's Christian 2-1 Association and the National Association of College Deans and 2-2 Registrars; and 2-3 WHEREAS, J. D. Hurd has dedicated a lifetime of service to 2-4 the ideals of higher education, and it is indeed fitting to honor 2-5 his many accomplishments at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas 2-7 Legislature hereby congratulate J. D. Hurd on receiving Dallas 2-8 Baptist University's 1997 Oak Cliff Good Samaritan Award and extend 2-9 to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in 2-10 the future; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mr. Hurd as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-13 House of Representatives. Davis _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 593 was adopted by the House on April 18, 1997, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House