By Davis of Dallas                                     H.R. No. 391
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, H. Ron White has dedicated himself to working toward
 1-2     the betterment of his community through numerous professional and
 1-3     civic activities, and on the occasion of his selection by the Texas
 1-4     Legislative Black Caucus to receive the Outstanding Texan Award, it
 1-5     is most appropriate to honor his many achievements; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, The caucus' Outstanding Texan Awards are being
 1-7     presented at an awards gala on March 16, 2001, and recognize
 1-8     individuals who have made positive contributions to their
 1-9     communities and have demonstrated a commitment to improving,
1-10     developing, and enriching the lives of their fellowman; Mr. White's
1-11     laudable accomplishments not only meet this criteria, but also set
1-12     a high standard to which others can aspire; and
1-13           WHEREAS, The managing partner of White Sims & Wiggins,
1-14     L.L.P., in Dallas, this distinguished gentleman is a graduate of
1-15     Hampton University in Virginia and Howard University Law School in
1-16     Washington, D.C.; he is a veteran of the United States Army,
1-17     serving honorably during the Vietnam War and concluding his
1-18     seven-year tour of duty in 1969; and
1-19           WHEREAS, Mr. White began his noteworthy law career as
1-20     corporate counsel for the Atlantic-Richfield Company, where he was
1-21     employed for six years before embarking on a successful private law
1-22     practice; this accomplished lawyer has garnered more than 20 years
1-23     of legal experience, including an appointment as the State District
1-24     Judge for the 301st District Court in 1983; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, In addition to his demanding profession, Mr. White
 2-2     has given generously of his time and talents to a host of
 2-3     worthwhile community initiatives as the director of both the
 2-4     Methodist Hospital of Dallas and the North Texas Commission, chair
 2-5     of the Greater Dallas Chapter of the African/Caribbean Committee of
 2-6     International Advisory Council, and director of the Dallas Together
 2-7     Forum; and
 2-8           WHEREAS, A man of integrity and exceptional character,
 2-9     Mr. White has earned the respect and admiration of his colleagues
2-10     and friends for his role as a community leader, businessman, and
2-11     neighbor, and it is a privilege to join them in honoring him at
2-12     this time; now, therefore, be it
2-13           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-14     Legislature hereby commend H. Ron White for his exemplary civic and
2-15     professional endeavors and extend to him sincere congratulations on
2-16     his receipt of the Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas
2-17     Legislative Black Caucus; and, be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-19     prepared for Mr. White as an expression of high regard by the Texas
2-20     House of Representatives.