78R4027 JNC-D

By:  Davis of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 136



R 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.