H.R. No. 138



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Since moving to Brazoria County in 1984, Frederick 
Jackson has been an active volunteer in his community, proving 
himself a doer who has made things happen and a humanitarian who has 
always looked out for the welfare of others; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson joined the newly formed Martin Luther 
King Celebration Committee when only two cities in the county 
recognized the holiday, and, today, thanks to his efforts, the 
event is celebrated throughout the county; and
	WHEREAS, His volunteerism has benefitted numerous local 
organizations, including the United Way, the Brazosport Center for 
the Arts and Sciences, Junior Achievement, the Brazoria County Fair 
Association, Brazoria County Debutante, Inc., the City of Lake 
Jackson, and the Juneteenth Celebration Committee; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Jackson is highly appreciated by these 
organizations for his myriad contributions; in 2001, the United Way 
presented him with its prestigious Colegrove Award, naming him its 
volunteer of the year; in 2000, he was given the Salt of the Earth 
Award by Image magazine, and the Martin Luther King Celebration 
Committee has presented him with its Founder Award; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has never met a man, woman, 
or child that he did not fondly recall at their next meeting; the 
countless people whose lives he has touched most often describe him 
as someone who really cares, someone who has seen needs and done his 
best to fulfill them, and someone who has taken dreams and worked 
hard to turn them into realities; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his time as a resident of Brazoria 
County, Mr. Jackson has proven himself to be a volunteer of the 
highest caliber, and, as he leaves his many friends in the area to 
move to Lubbock, it is most appropriate to honor him for the 
instrumental role he has had in so many organizations and to thank 
him for the dedication, leadership, and support he has so freely 
given all these years; and
	WHEREAS, The measure of a successful man is whether he leaves 
a place better than he found it, and Mr. Jackson has truly left 
southern Brazoria County a better place for his having lived there; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Frederick Jackson 
on his selfless service to his fellow Texans and extend to him 
sincere appreciation for his many good works and deeds; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Bonnen

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 138 was adopted by the House on 
October 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House