By Davis of Dallas                                     H.R. No. 325
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus Research and
 1-2     Education Alliance will hold its conference in Austin on March
 1-3     10-12, 1999, and this event provides an opportune time to salute
 1-4     this fine organization for its valuable efforts; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The caucus was formed in 1985 to serve as a catalyst
 1-6     to enhance leadership and to effect positive change by, and for,
 1-7     African American constituents in the arenas of education,
 1-8     legislation, politics, and economics; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus focuses on
1-10     elevating the status of African American citizens through
1-11     interactive communication and follow-up, efficient research and
1-12     policy development, and  syndicated mediation when appropriate; to
1-13     maximize their leadership abilities, caucus members are encouraged
1-14     to practice sustained committee involvement, participate in forums
1-15     and seminars on concerns affecting all Texans, and produce policy
1-16     documents reflecting caucus consensus on issues; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Members of the caucus share information to promote a
1-18     better understanding of the budget and appropriation process and to
1-19     identify and develop appropriate constituent and legislative
1-20     agendas; in addition, economic empowerment is fostered by attention
1-21     to business development, workforce readiness, and corporate
1-22     partnerships; and
1-23           WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus Research and
1-24     Education Alliance is dedicated to providing comprehensive
 2-1     information and guidance to African Americans in the Lone Star
 2-2     State, and it is indeed worthy of special recognition at this time;
 2-3     now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas
 2-5     Legislature hereby commend the Texas Legislative Black Caucus
 2-6     Research and Education Alliance for its exemplary leadership and
 2-7     extend warmest best wishes to its members for a successful and
 2-8     productive conference; and, be it further
 2-9           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-10     prepared for the members of the alliance as an expression of high
2-11     regard by the Texas House of Representatives.