R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to join 1-2 with millions of other Americans in commemorating the life of a man 1-3 who has significantly influenced modern history, Malcolm X; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, 1-5 Nebraska, he embraced the Islamic teachings of Elijah Muhammad and 1-6 as a young man changed his name to Malcolm X; and 1-7 WHEREAS, With his wife, Betty, he worked diligently within 1-8 the African-American community, encouraging education, economic 1-9 stability, self-respect, and unity; a dynamic and outspoken leader, 1-10 he became one of the most widely recognized civil rights activists 1-11 of his day and devoted himself to promoting spiritual, physical, 1-12 and intellectual freedom for all African Americans; and 1-13 WHEREAS, During a pilgrimage to the Holy City of Mecca, 1-14 Malcolm X became known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz; he founded the 1-15 Organization of Afro-American Unity in 1964 and made it his 1-16 priority to ensure that the civil rights guaranteed by the United 1-17 States Constitution were afforded to all its citizenry; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Although his life was tragically cut short, the 1-19 memory of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz has continued to influence 1-20 critical thinking about societal issues as well as worldwide 1-21 concern for the human rights of all individuals; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Malcolm X is this year's honoree on the 1999 United 1-23 States Postal Service Black Heritage Stamp; the unveiling of the 1-24 stamp is presented by the United States Postal Service in 2-1 conjunction with the artist and the Elaine Thornton Foundation for 2-2 the Arts, Inc., and the stamp's creation will undoubtedly effect 2-3 positive social awareness among those who view this lasting tribute 2-4 to Malcolm X; now, therefore, be it 2-5 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-6 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Malcolm X/El-Hajj 2-7 Malik El-Shabazz for his leadership and passionate commitment to 2-8 freedom for people throughout the world. Giddings _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 178 was adopted by the House on February 11, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House