78R14352 JH-D
By: Burnam H.R. No. 1311
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, John Dickson is a compassionate and honorable man
who is committed to teaching others to care for the less fortunate
and to respect the environment; and
WHEREAS, He was born in El Paso, grew up in Lavernia, and
graduated from Lavernia High School; he continued his education at
The University of Texas at San Antonio, eventually transferring to
The University of Texas at Arlington, where he is majoring in
history; Mr. Dickson is now a resident of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, Growing up in a large family with grandparents who
are veterans of World War II and the Korean War and parents who have
more than 60 years of combined experience in the education system,
Mr. Dickson developed a deep consciousness of and understanding for
people around the world who suffer from acts against humanity; and
WHEREAS, While observing the effects of global culture and
its impact on the diversity of the planet, he cofounded Students for
Just Peace and traveled to such areas as Washington, D.C., Denver,
Colorado, and Austin, Dallas, Arlington, and San Antonio to help
fight for the end of poverty and racism; and
WHEREAS, A man who cares deeply for this country and hopes
that one day it will reach its greatest potential through nurturing
ideas and diverse values, Mr. Dickson sets an example for others as
both a student and a community leader, and it is a pleasure to honor
him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature hereby recognize John Dickson as a valuable citizen who
has gone to great lengths to ensure that the State of Texas and this
country hold steadfast to their true goals to obtain strength
through diversity in people of different religions and
nationalities; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Dickson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.