1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 590
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
 1-3     citizens of Dallas in recognizing and celebrating the outstanding
 1-4     accomplishments of civic activists Laura Belle Foster and her
 1-5     husband, P. H. Foster; these remarkable individuals have worked
 1-6     tirelessly to improve the quality of life for residents of
 1-7     South Central Dallas; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, For almost five decades, Laura and P. H. have
 1-9     remained ardent in their passion for civic improvement; their
1-10     unyielding determination has peacefully brought about positive
1-11     change in a Dallas community that many have overlooked; and
1-12           WHEREAS, A wife and husband proud of their culture and
1-13     heritage, Laura and P. H. are devoted to promoting equitable
1-14     treatment and respect for African Americans; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Laura and P. H.'s love for their neighborhood is
1-16     measured by the many victories they have earned for its residents;
1-17     such accomplishments include paved streets, better schools, street
1-18     lights, and sewer extensions; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Laura serves as organizer and general chairman of
1-20     the South Central Civic League of Dallas, while P. H. serves
1-21     as its vice president; the organization has presented more
1-22     petitions to the Dallas City Council and the Dallas School Board
1-23     than any other group; with steadfast persistence, the civic
1-24     league has managed to accrue many victories for the residents of
 2-1     South Central Dallas; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, In addition to their impressive civic
 2-3     accomplishments, Laura and  P. H. have raised a loving and
 2-4     supportive family; their son, Charles Hickman, and daughter,
 2-5     Howard Jean Sheppard, are the source of much pride and joy; now,
 2-6     therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-8     76th Legislature, hereby commend Laura Belle and P. H. Foster
 2-9     for their many successes on behalf of the citizens of
2-10     South Central Dallas; they are invaluable resources in their
2-11     community and should be honored accordingly; and, be it further
2-12           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-13     Mr. and Mrs. Foster as an expression of esteem from the
2-14     Texas Senate.
2-15                                                                    West
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2-17                                          President of the Senate
2-18                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-19                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-20                                  on April 9, 1999.
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2-22                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-24                                           Member, Texas Senate