H.R. No. 274



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The 19th Annual Conference of the Texas Alliance of 
Black School Educators (TABSE) has provided a fitting opportunity 
to recognize this noteworthy organization's myriad contributions 
to education in the Lone Star State; and
	WHEREAS, In December 1986, the TABSE held its first meeting 
to establish a coalition among African-American educators and other 
individuals who shared a common interest in developing strategies 
to improve educational opportunities for African-American 
students; the alliance received its charter on November 12, 1987, 
with 13 charter members:  Dr. Clarence Bibby, Dr. J. David Bowick, 
Mrs. Elma Jean Carr, Mr. Edward Cline, Dr. Jay Cummings, Dr. Joseph 
Drayton, Mr. Dennis Dunkins, Mrs. Donetta Goodfall, Mr. Roland 
Hayes, Dr. James Hill, Dr. Thomas Randle, Dr. Alfred Roberts, and  
Mr. Cameron Wells; and
	WHEREAS, At the 2004 conference, attendees continued to build 
on that tradition of excellence established by their peers nearly 
two decades ago, as educators, parents, and community leaders 
gathered to examine such important issues as the use of technology 
in the classroom and the development of reading, mathematics, and 
advanced instruction strategies; and
	WHEREAS, Through their ongoing efforts to advance the 
education of our state's young people, these dedicated individuals 
are successfully working toward the critical goal of providing a 
quality education to all students and empowering them to fulfill 
their dreams; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend the Texas Alliance 
of Black School Educators and extend to all the members of the 
alliance sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Texas Alliance of Black School Educators as an 
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 274 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House