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                                                                  H.R. No. 164



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, James T. Bailey of Dallas is being honored in 2003 
for his exemplary work in behalf of the National Pan-Hellenic 
Council, Inc., umbrella organization for the country's nine 
historically African-American fraternities and sororities, which 
he served as president from 1972 to 1974; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey was educated at Prairie View A&M 
University, where he earned his bachelor's degree in 1938, and on 
graduation he gained employment as a science and mathematics 
teacher in Austin, later becoming assistant principal and director 
of athletics; with the advent of World War II, he put his career on 
hold to serve his nation in its time of need, quickly advancing from 
private to sergeant and demonstrating the integrity, intelligence, 
and strong work ethic that have always been his hallmarks; and
	WHEREAS, On his return to civilian life, he enrolled at the 
University of Denver Graduate School to continue his education, and 
in 1951 he earned a master's degree in business administration, 
which would pave the way for an illustrious career in civil service 
and financial consultancy, a career that included receipt of the 
prestigious Albert Gallatin Award from the U.S. Department of the 
Treasury; at the time of his retirement from the Internal Revenue 
Service, he had served as an instructor, regional program manager, 
and analyst, and in later years he established a new career as a 
business and tax consultant; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey is greatly admired throughout the 
Metroplex area for his extensive commitments to civic and 
charitable organizations, including the NAACP and the Concerned 
Voters Council; a member of the community of faith at New Hope 
Baptist Church, he is also the founder of the North Texas Commission 
and a former president of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce; and
	WHEREAS, Of the many honors he has garnered during his 
lifetime, he is perhaps most proud of the accolades he has received 
for his contributions to the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the 
National Pan-Hellenic Council, both associations dedicated to 
promoting the highest ideals of scholarship, achievement, and 
service to others; in the three decades since he served as the 
council's president, his devotion to the Greek community has 
remained evident in the key role he has played as both a council 
advisor and fraternity mentor; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his lifetime, Mr. Bailey has 
distinguished himself as an educator, public servant, businessman, 
and community leader of the highest caliber, and it is a pleasure to 
recognize this outstanding Texan for his myriad achievements; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor James T. Bailey, 
former president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc., and 
extend to him best wishes for success and happiness in all his 
future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Bailey as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 164 was adopted by the House on August 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House