78R4027 JNC-D By: Davis of Dallas H.R. No. 136R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, Dr. Wright L. Lassiter, Jr., has been chosen by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus to receive an Outstanding Texan Award for his many contributions to his community; and WHEREAS, The Outstanding Texan Award was created to honor individuals who have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to improving, developing, and enriching the lives of others; and WHEREAS, With a strong academic background from Alcorn State University, Indiana University, and Auburn University, Dr. Lassiter is currently serving as president of El Centro College in Dallas; he previously served as president of Bishop College in Dallas and Schenectady County Community College in New York; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lassiter has also been an educator and administrator at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Tuskeegee University in Alabama, Dallas Baptist University, The University of Texas at Austin, and Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is recognized as a leader in his community and has served on the boards of many worthy organizations, including the Methodist Medical Center, the Salvation Army, the YMCA Foundation, and the African American Museum, where he is currently chairman of the board; and WHEREAS, Dr. Lassiter was honored in 1989 when President George Bush appointed him to the U.S. Commission on Minority Business Development and again in 2002 when President George W. Bush nominated him for service as a member of the National Advisory Council to the National Endowment for the Humanities; and WHEREAS, With a list of achievements too numerous to mention, Dr. Lassiter has justly received significant accolades throughout the years; a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, and role model to many, this fine gentleman is truly worthy of being named an Outstanding Texan; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Wright L. Lassiter, Jr., on being named an Outstanding Texan by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes in all his future endeavors; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Lassiter as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.