By Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 457 76R9735 JBR-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, In recognition of National Women's History Month, 1-2 the Dallas Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., is 1-3 recognizing outstanding African American women artists, and Norma 1-4 Adams-Wade is indeed one such individual; and 1-5 WHEREAS, For more than 25 years, this accomplished journalist 1-6 has enriched the lives of countless Texans with her weekly column 1-7 highlighting the achievements of noteworthy African American 1-8 newsmakers; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Ms. Adams-Wade has interviewed a host of 1-10 distinguished national figures, including Maya Angelou, James 1-11 Baldwin, Julian Bond, Shirley Chisholm, Alex Haley, and Jesse 1-12 Jackson, to name but a few, and her in-depth reporting has enabled 1-13 her readers to develop a greater understanding of these 1-14 individuals, who have played such a pivotal role in shaping this 1-15 nation; and 1-16 WHEREAS, In addition, Ms. Adams-Wade explores the lives and 1-17 work of local African Americans in her column, and she also writes 1-18 feature stories about other deserving Dallas citizens; and 1-19 WHEREAS, This pioneering woman was one of the first two 1-20 African American reporters hired by the Dallas Morning News, and 1-21 she is a founder of the National Association of Black Journalists 1-22 (NABJ) and the NABJ regional chapter that includes Texas; highly 1-23 regarded by her professional colleagues, Ms. Adams-Wade was honored 1-24 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Dallas/Fort Worth 2-1 Association of Black Communicators in 1994; and 2-2 WHEREAS, The journalistic integrity, compassion, and insight 2-3 exhibited by Norma Adams-Wade has greatly benefited citizens of the 2-4 Lone Star State, and it is most fitting that she be applauded for 2-5 her myriad contributions during National Women's History Month; 2-6 now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby honor Norma Adams-Wade for her significant 2-9 contributions in the field of journalism and extend to her sincere 2-10 best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Ms. Adams-Wade as an expression of high regard by the 2-13 Texas House of Representatives.