78R4813 JH-D

By:  Ellis                                                        H.R. No. 220



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, For more than half a century Henry L. Dugat, Sr., has  
served his faith as a minister of music, and he is most deserving of 
special recognition; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Dayton, Texas, Mr. Dugat graduated from 
Liberty Training School in 1958 and went on to attend Texas Southern 
University; he married Bennie L. Dugat, and their union has been 
blessed with five children, Cynthia, Henry, Daphne, Alonzo, and 
Chris; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished artist has inspired worshippers 
in congregations around Texas with his music, including churches in 
Dayton, Liberty, Port Arthur, Galveston, Houston, and Raywood; and
	WHEREAS, Also an active community leader, Mr. Dugat is 
founder of the Sickle Cell Foundation of Galveston and has served as 
project director of Prairie View A&M University at Liberty and 
Lamar University at Liberty and as administrative director for 
Wells Mortuary in Liberty; and
	WHEREAS, He has given generously of his time and talents in 
support of such noteworthy organizations as the Liberty County 
Historical Commission, the Shiloh District Association of Texas, 
and the Lone Star District Association of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman's extensive community 
involvement was acknowledged on January 5, 2003, when that day was 
recognized as Henry L. Dugat, Sr., Day in Liberty County, and it is 
a pleasure to join in honoring him at this time; now, therefore, be 
it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Henry L. Dugat, Sr., for his outstanding 
career in music ministry and notable contributions to his community 
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in all 
of his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Dugat as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.