SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 16

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure
in recognizing James T. Bailey, who is being honored in 2003 for 
his outstanding service to the National Panhellenic Council, 
Incorporated; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Bailey presided as president of the council 
from 1972 to 1974, and he has continued to serve as an adviser to 
persons new to the council and as a mentor to his Greek brothers 
in his beloved Omega Psi Phi Fraternity; he is a business 
consultant, notary, and founder of Bailey Enterprises; and

	WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree in science from 
Prairie View A&M University in 1938 and spent his early 
professional years in Austin as a teacher, assistant principal, 
and athletics director; after serving his country in the
United States Army during World War II, he entered the
University of Denver and earned a master's degree in business 
administration; and

	WHEREAS, He went to work for the federal government in 
Denver and later transferred to Dallas, where he advanced through 
the ranks of the Internal Revenue Service to become the regional 
program manager in the Southwest Regional Office; and

	WHEREAS, After his retirement from the Internal Revenue 
Service in 1976, Mr. Bailey continued the strong work ethic he 
manifested throughout his career by becoming a dedicated and 
active volunteer in numerous civic and religious organizations; 
and

	WHEREAS, He has served as a member of the board of numerous 
organizations, including the Government Agencies Dallas Federal 
Credit Union and the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce; he is a 
founder and board member of the North Texas Commission, a life 
member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored 
People, and a member of New Hope Baptist Church; and

	WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Bailey has received a number 
of honors and awards, including the United States Treasury 
Department's Albert Gallatin Award and the Government Agencies 
Dallas Federal Credit Union Award; he is most proud of his Omega 
Man Award and a Panhellenic Council Award; and

	WHEREAS, Widely respected for his service to his 
community, James Bailey is an exemplary leader and a selfless 
role model for others to follow, and he deserves legislative 
recognition for his many accomplishments; now, therefore, be it


	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend
James T. Bailey for his outstanding service to the National 
Panhellenic Council, Incorporated, and to his community and 
extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on September 17, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate