H.R. No. 1313



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. Morris A. Stribling, a San Antonio physician and  
prominent business leader, has contributed greatly to the economic 
well-being of his South Central Texas community; and
	WHEREAS, In 1996, Dr. Stribling founded the Black Business 
Expo of San Antonio, Inc., wishing to bring together local African 
American business owners; since its inception, the Black Business 
Expo has helped to promote hundreds of African American owned 
businesses; and
	WHEREAS, This accomplished gentleman created the African 
American Leadership Institute, a program that develops African 
American leaders in the community, and the African American 
Construction Alliance, which assists African American contractors 
in collaborating on major construction contracts; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his innumerable business 
contributions, Dr. Stribling is a husband and the father of three 
children and also lends his talents to the Antioch Baptist Church, 
where he serves as a deacon and Sunday school teacher; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Stribling is a man of enormous ability and 
integrity, a valued asset to San Antonio's business community, and 
a source of inspiration to all who are privileged to know him; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Morris A. Stribling for his 
exceptional service to his community 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 Dr. Stribling as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1313 was adopted by the House on May 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House