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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 505
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize Vernor Kennedy, who retired on December 30, 2000, from
 1-5     his business as a barber after 61 years of outstanding service; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A native of Tyler, Texas, Vernor Kennedy graduated
 1-7     from Tyler Barber College and was employed for a while by
 1-8     H. M. Morgan Barber Shop; he moved to Houston in 1939 and joined
 1-9     his two cousins at the Square Deal Barber Shop in the Fifth Ward,
1-10     where he worked until joining the United States Army in October of
1-11     1941; and
1-12           WHEREAS, In November of 1945, Vernor moved to Dallas, Texas,
1-13     where he was employed at the Goodwill Barber Shop for one year, and
1-14     on January 20, 1947, he opened his own Square Deal Barber Shop in
1-15     South Dallas on Myrtle Street; and
1-16           WHEREAS, He operated the shop at that location for 23 years
1-17     until the city purchased his property, causing him to relocate
1-18     to Martin Luther King Boulevard; he operated his second shop for
1-19     13 years until his retirement in December of 2000; and
1-20           WHEREAS, As owner of the Square Deal Barber Shop, Mr. Kennedy
1-21     operated a first-class business, providing professional service to
1-22     his clients, as well as a friendly and relaxed atmosphere; and
1-23           WHEREAS, Vernor Kennedy's many contributions to the barber
 2-1     profession, both local and statewide, included serving as treasurer
 2-2     of the Barber's Dallas Chapter of T.A.O.T.A., as vice president of
 2-3     the organization's state chapter, and as a member of its board of
 2-4     directors; and
 2-5           WHEREAS, Vernor Kennedy is respected for his many
 2-6     accomplishments and his leadership in his profession and in the
 2-7     community; he and his wife, Ollie V. Kennedy, are members of
 2-8     Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, where Mr. Kennedy serves
 2-9     on the Board of Deacons and formerly sang with the choir; and
2-10           WHEREAS, An exemplary gentleman, Vernor Kennedy distinguished
2-11     himself in his profession and continues to be a source of strength
2-12     and support to his family, friends, and community; now, therefore,
2-13     be it
2-14           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-15     77th Legislature, hereby commend Vernor Kennedy on his successful
2-16     career as a barber for 61 years and his contributions to his
2-17     community and state and extend to him best wishes for the
2-18     retirement years ahead; and, be it further
2-19           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him
2-20     as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
2-21                                                                    West
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2-23                                          President of the Senate
2-24                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-25                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-26                                  on March 19, 2001.
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2-28                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-30                                           Member, Texas Senate