By Lewis of Tarrant                                  H.C.R. No. 191
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                             HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
 1-1           WHEREAS, Under the leadership of Lucille Presswood, the
 1-2     stewardship committee of Fort Worth's Carter Metropolitan CME
 1-3     Church has recognized a number of African American men within the
 1-4     Metroplex area as the first annual "Men of Quality," and these
 1-5     individuals are truly deserving of special legislative recognition;
 1-6     and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Through their moral fiber, wisdom, and dignity,
 1-8     these devout men have established themselves as the cornerstones of
 1-9     our families and communities; "Men of Quality" lead by example,
1-10     sacrificing individual gain in their efforts to uplift others and
1-11     demonstrating their strength and power through acts of kindness,
1-12     gentleness, and generosity; and
1-13           WHEREAS, The sure-handed guidance of these African American
1-14     role models has been a key to the success and well-being of
1-15     countless men, women, and children, and the time and effort they
1-16     have expended while sharing their knowledge and skills and
1-17     fostering loving relationships among family, friends, and neighbors
1-18     is indeed inspirational; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Too often our everyday heroes are overlooked or
1-20     overshadowed by the famous or infamous, though there is little
1-21     doubt that they exist in our neighborhoods, churches, and homes,
1-22     and it is a privilege to honor those husbands, fathers,
1-23     grandfathers, brothers, sons, and uncles who have been selected as
1-24     the 1999 "Men of Quality"; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas
 2-2     hereby pay tribute to those individuals who have been recognized as
 2-3     "Men of Quality" by Carter Metropolitan CME Church's Stewardship
 2-4     Committee and that they be commended for their many contributions
 2-5     to their communities; and, be it further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
 2-7     for the "Men of Quality" as an expression of high regard by the
 2-8     Texas House of Representatives and Senate.