78R4453 JH-D

By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 167



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Curtis E. Ransom of Coppell has been named an 
Outstanding Texan in the business category by the Texas Legislative 
Black Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Ransom is the president and owner of CERP Foods, 
Inc., and Ransom Management, Inc., and has operated as a KFC 
franchisee since 1990, with 10 KFC locations and two Pizza Hut 
Express units in the Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin markets; in 
addition, he is an active member of the KFC National Chef Council 
and is a past president of the KFC Minority Franchise Association 
and the KFC Dallas/Fort Worth Advertising Cooperative; and
	WHEREAS, Before embarking on this impressive career, Mr. 
Ransom earned a bachelor's degree in business management from 
Hampton University in Virginia and a master's degree from Virginia 
Commonwealth University; he also held middle and senior management 
positions with C&P Telephone Company, SmithKline Corp., and 
Pro-Line Corp.; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating 
Board, this esteemed gentleman gives generously of his time and 
talents in support of a number of noteworthy initiatives, including 
the Dallas County Community College Foundation, the Dallas Black 
Chamber of Commerce, and the Dallas Urban League; furthermore, he 
serves on the board of trustees for Hampton University; and
	WHEREAS, A recipient of the 16th Annual Quest for Success 
Award from the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, Curtis E. Ransom is 
a visionary businessman, a dedicated state and community leader, 
and an inspiration to all who know him, and it is a pleasure to 
recognize his most recent achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Curtis E. Ransom on his receipt of 
an Outstanding Texan Award in the business category from the Texas 
Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for 
continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Ransom as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.