By McClendon H.R. No. 765 77R11105 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, Robert Washington, Jr., of San Antonio has been 1-2 selected as a 2001 Outstanding Texan in the field of business by 1-3 the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Outstanding Texans are honored for the positive 1-5 impact they make in their communities, and Mr. Washington's 1-6 compassion and leadership have truly enhanced the lives of many 1-7 individuals in the San Antonio area; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Following his college graduation, he joined the 1-9 EastSide Lewis Funeral Home in 1960 and later bought the business; 1-10 he has served his profession at the local and national levels, and 1-11 for his outstanding contributions he was named Man of the Year by 1-12 the Independent Funeral Directors and Morticians Association; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Washington is highly respected by the community 1-14 he has called home for over 40 years, and his well-deserved 1-15 accolades include Man of the Year from the Elks, Citizen of the 1-16 Year from Omega Psi Phi, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the 1-17 Black Achievement Awards; his civic involvement includes the 1-18 Chamber of Commerce, the Better Business Bureau, the NAACP, the 1-19 Jaycees, and diverse city boards and committees; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Robert Washington, Jr., has had a profound effect on 1-21 the lives of countless residents of the Lone Star State, and it is 1-22 a great pleasure to recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be 1-23 it 1-24 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-1 Legislature hereby commend Robert Washington, Jr., on being named 2-2 an Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus in the 2-3 area of business and extend to him best wishes for future success 2-4 and happiness; and, be it further 2-5 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-6 prepared for Mr. Washington as an expression of high regard by the 2-7 Texas House of Representatives.