R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Houston's Larry Easely has been named an Outstanding 1-2 Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus, and this Fifth Ward 1-3 native is truly worthy of special recognition at this time; and 1-4 WHEREAS, The supervisor of logistical support for the Harris 1-5 County Hospital District, Mr. Easely is a 25-year veteran of law 1-6 enforcement and has worked in security for the past five years; he 1-7 is also a reserve deputy with the Galena Park Police Department; 1-8 and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Easely attended Phillis Wheatley High School, 1-10 graduating in 1971, and is a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist 1-11 Church; he is a former president of and participant in Fifth Ward 1-12 B.O.N.D. (Blocks Organizing Neighborhood Defense) and is active 1-13 with the Fifth Ward Neighborhood Civic Club, the Red Cross 1-14 Northeast Advisory Board, and the Masonic Order; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This noteworthy gentleman receives much love and 1-16 support from his wife, Chiquita, and his longtime dedication to his 1-17 community has earned him the respect of all who know him; now, 1-18 therefore, be it 1-19 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 1-20 Legislature hereby congratulate Larry Easely on his receipt of an 1-21 Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and 1-22 extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success and 1-23 happiness; and, be it further 1-24 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-1 prepared for Mr. Easely as an expression of high regard by the 2-2 Texas House of Representatives. Dutton _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 518 was adopted by the House on April 23, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House