By Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 456 Line and page numbers may not match official copy. Bill not drafted by TLC or Senate E&E. R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus Research and 1-2 Education Alliance will hold its conference in Austin on March 1-3 14-16, 2001, and this event provides an opportune time to salute 1-4 this fine organization for its valuable efforts; and 1-5 WHEREAS, The caucus was formed in 1985 to serve as a catalyst 1-6 to enhance leadership and to effect positive change by, and for, 1-7 legislation, politics, and economics; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus focuses on 1-9 elevating the status of African American citizens through 1-10 interactive communication and follow-up, efficient research and 1-11 policy development, and syndicated mediation when appropriate; to 1-12 maximize their leadership abilities, caucus members are encouraged 1-13 to practice sustained committee involvement, participate in forums 1-14 and seminars on concerns affecting all Texans, and produce policy 1-15 documents reflecting caucus consensus on issues; and 1-16 WHEREAS, The membership of the caucus is composed of 14 1-17 members including Garnet Coleman, 1st Vice-Chair, District 147; 1-18 Yvonne Davis, Chair, District 111; Joe Deshotel, 2nd Vice-Chair, 1-19 District 22; Dawnna Dukes, Treasurer, District 50; Harold Dutton, 1-20 District 142; Al Edwards, Federal Relations Liaison, District 146; 1-21 Helen Giddings, District 109; Terri Hodge, District 100; Jesse 1-22 Jones, District 110; Glenn Lewis, District 95; Ruth Jones 2-1 McClendon, Secretary, District 120; Senfronia Thompson, District 2-2 141; Sylvester Turner, District 139; and Ron Wilson, District 131; 2-3 and 2-4 WHEREAS, Members of the caucus share information to promote a 2-5 better understanding of the budget and appropriation process and to 2-6 identify and develop appropriate constituent and legislative 2-7 agendas; in addition, economic empowerment is fostered by attention 2-8 to business development, workforce readiness, and corporate 2-9 partnerships; and 2-10 WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus Research and 2-11 Education and Alliance is dedicated to providing comprehensive 2-12 information and guidance to African Americans in the Lone Star 2-13 State, and it is indeed worthy of special recognition at this time; 2-14 now, therefore, be it 2-15 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-16 Legislature hereby commend the Texas Legislative Black Caucus 2-17 Research and Education Alliance for its exemplary leadership and 2-18 extend warmest best wishes to its members for a successful and 2-19 productive conference; and, be it further 2-20 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-21 prepared for the members of the alliance as an expression of high 2-22 regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Davis of Dallas