1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 194
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure in
 1-3     recognizing Romaldo Allen and in proclaiming February 12, 1999,
 1-4     as Romaldo Allen Day in the State of Texas; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Allen is well known for his outstanding work
 1-6     with the youth of the community; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Since moving to the Texas area eight years ago,
 1-8     Romaldo Allen has had a positive impact on the lives of countless
 1-9     sick, underprivileged, and disadvantaged young people; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A gifted lecturer and community leader, Mr. Allen
1-11     is frequently sought after to give speeches on such subjects as
1-12     HIV and health and prevention; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Mr. Allen's new Texas-based national organization
1-14     was asked to speak on National AIDS Day and to represent the
1-15     country at the 30th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott; and
1-16           WHEREAS, Listed in Who's Who in Business in Black America,
1-17     he is an exceptionally dedicated and resourceful individual whose
1-18     concern for others is legendary; and
1-19           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, a respected humanitarian,
1-20     and a man of many talents, Mr. Allen has contributed greatly to
1-21     his community and to the State of Texas; now, therefore, be it 
1-22           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
1-23     76th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Romaldo Allen
1-24     for his many accomplishments and for the time and energy he has
 2-1     graciously devoted to young people of all ages; and, be it further
 2-2           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
 2-3     as a memento of Romaldo Allen Day and as an expression of esteem
 2-4     from the Texas Senate.
 2-5                                                                    West
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 2-7                                          President of the Senate
 2-8                                       I hereby certify that the above
 2-9                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-10                                  on February 11, 1999.
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2-12                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-14                                           Member, Texas Senate