SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 435

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize the Honorable Frank D. Jackson for his outstanding 
contributions to the City of Prairie View; and
	WHEREAS, A 1973 graduate of Prairie View A&M University, 
Mayor Jackson is well known for his leadership in the civic 
affairs of his community; and
	WHEREAS, A dedicated and active volunteer, Mayor Jackson 
has served as president and fire chief of the Prairie View 
Volunteer Fire Fighting Association, Incorporated; he is past 
master of Lone Star Lodge 85 in Hempstead and currently serves 
as the grand historian for the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand 
Lodge of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, A capable and inspirational community leader, 
Mayor Jackson served on the Prairie View City Council for 
12 years and as a commissioner for Waller County for eight years; 
he was elected mayor of the City of Prairie View in May of 2002; 
and
	WHEREAS, He is a longtime employee of Prairie View A&M 
University, where he has held a number of student affairs 
positions; he was assistant director of University Centers and 
director of Student Initiatives and Development; he currently 
serves as special assistant to the president for governmental 
affairs; and
	WHEREAS, Mayor Jackson is an exemplary gentleman who is 
highly respected by his community, and he deserves recognition 
for his exceptional accomplishments and his many contributions 
to the citizens of Prairie View; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Frank D. Jackson for his 
exceptional achievements on behalf of his community and extend 
best wishes to him for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 25, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate