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By: Jones of Dallas 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.