1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 157 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-3 recognize the Black United Fund of Texas; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Based on ideas of self-determination and self-help, 1-5 the Black United Fund was founded by Walter Bremond, Jr., as the 1-6 Brotherhood Crusade in Los Angeles in 1968; in 1972, he made the 1-7 organization nonprofit, relocated it to New York, and established 1-8 it as the National Black United Fund; and 1-9 WHEREAS, The Black United Fund of Texas was instituted 1-10 in January, 1987; it is one of 20 affiliates of the National Black 1-11 United Fund which are located in many different states; and 1-12 WHEREAS, The Black United Fund of Texas, Incorporated, 1-13 intends to promote volunteerism, mutual aid, and self-help to 1-14 assist inner-city communities in finding solutions to problems in 1-15 their environment; and 1-16 WHEREAS, A means of organizing human and financial 1-17 resources to be sent back into the neighborhoods, thereby providing 1-18 self-sufficiency and independence, the Black United Fund focuses 1-19 on rebuilding of self-esteem, molding attitudes, and creating 1-20 opportunities for positive growth; and 1-21 WHEREAS, The premier showing of the film Unconditional 1-22 Love at the Magic Johnson Theater on Tuesday, February 9, 1999, 1-23 will be a fund raiser for this very worthwhile organization; now, 1-24 therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 76th Legislature, hereby commend the Black United Fund of Texas 2-3 and express appreciation for its service to needy Texans; and, 2-4 be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as an 2-6 expression of the highest esteem of the Texas Senate. 2-7 Whitmire 2-8 ______________________________________ 2-9 President of the Senate 2-10 I hereby certify that the above 2-11 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-12 on February 8, 1999. 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Secretary of the Senate 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 Member, Texas Senate