R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to

 1-2     congratulate Jeddie Alexander on being named the 1996 Ronald Pearce

 1-3     Blind Employee of the Year; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, An employee of the Dallas Lighthouse for the Blind,

 1-5     Mr. Alexander works in the industrial center as a molding machine

 1-6     operator; he is considered a role model by his fellow employees,

 1-7     and he consistently exceeds the expectations of his department

 1-8     supervisors and is always ready to learn a new skill; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Since 1985, when a gunshot wound left him completely

1-10     blind, Mr. Alexander has dedicated himself to overcoming this

1-11     unfortunate incident rather than dwelling on the preconceived

1-12     limitations that society may place on visually impaired persons;

1-13     his outlook remains upbeat and positive, and he has accepted and

1-14     met this major challenge with remarkable courage and tenacity; and

1-15           WHEREAS, Mr. Alexander has long enjoyed tinkering with

1-16     automobiles, and he maintains his passion for this avocation,

1-17     continuing to repair cars and trucks for friends; he has made plans

1-18     to start his own business and also hopes to someday travel to

1-19     Africa; and

1-20           WHEREAS, An avid churchgoer, this noteworthy gentleman places

1-21     great faith in God and espouses his  philosophy of independence and

1-22     self-determination to his two young children; and

1-23           WHEREAS, Mr. Alexander's perseverance in the face of this

1-24     adversity and the level of independence he has gained are truly

 2-1     extraordinary, and the presentation of this award serves as an

 2-2     inspiration to individuals everywhere; now, therefore, be it

 2-3           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

 2-4     Legislature hereby congratulate Jeddie Alexander on his receipt of

 2-5     the 1996 Ronald Pearce Blind Employee of the Year Award and extend

 2-6     to him sincere best wishes for continued success and happiness in

 2-7     the years to come; and, be it further

 2-8           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

 2-9     prepared for Mr. Alexander as an expression of high regard by the

2-10     Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                    Giddings

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                                                   Speaker of the House

               I certify that H.R. No. 811 was adopted by the House on May

         9, 1997, by a non-record vote.

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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House