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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 201
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Clyde Porter for his outstanding contributions to the 
field of architecture; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected public architect in Dallas, 
Clyde Porter has played a major role in overseeing more than 
$5 billion worth of design and construction projects for the 
Dallas County Community College District, the Worldwide 
Headquarters of the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, the 
Dallas Area Rapid Transit, and the United States Army Corps of 
Engineers; and
	WHEREAS, The first African American architect employed by 
the Dallas County Community College District, Mr. Porter is the 
leader for the design and construction projects on 10 campuses 
that serve more than 150,000 students; in addition, as the 
assistant vice chancellor for the district, he has significantly 
raised minority participation in the college's architectural and 
engineering projects; a cofounder of the Texas Chapter of the 
National Association of Minority Architects, he has promoted 
minority participation in the field throughout Texas and the 
nation; and
	WHEREAS, Clyde Porter has achieved widespread recognition 
for his vision as an architect, and his leadership and advocacy 
have led to high quality architecture and preservation of the 
built environment; at the 2002 Gala of the Dallas Chapter of the 
American Institute of Architects, he was recognized for his 


outstanding contributions to the Dallas County Community College 
District; and
	WHEREAS, A leading architect for more than 30 years, 
Clyde Porter is a role model for young people, and he generously 
volunteers his time to recruit students to schools of 
architecture and to inspire them to pursue a career in this 
field; during African American History Month, it is indeed 
appropriate to pay tribute to him and to recognize him for his 
many achievements; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Clyde Porter for his 
exceptional accomplishments and for distinguishing himself 
in his profession; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
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________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 19, 2003.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate