SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 806

	WHEREAS, The Jacksonville City Council bid farewell to
a longtime public servant and friend when Harold Alexander 
completed his 12th term and retired from public office; and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Alexander was first elected to represent 
District 1 on April 7, 1979, when he won with 75 percent of
the vote; the second African American to be elected to the 
Jacksonville City Council, Mr. Alexander ran unopposed in eight 
out of his 12 career elections and never received less than 
three-quarters of the vote; and

	WHEREAS, Widely respected and admired, Mr. Alexander 
proved himself to be a staunch advocate for his constituents
and strong supporter of the Jacksonville Police Department, 
consistently demonstrating the traits of fairness and integrity; 
and

	WHEREAS, Mr. Alexander has made numerous significant 
contributions to his hometown and stood firm in his support for 
what he believed to be right, and his influence on Jacksonville 
will not soon be forgotten; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby honor Harold Alexander on his 
retirement from the Jacksonville City Council and extend to him 
warmest best wishes for future happiness; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Alexander as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas Senate.
                                                                         Staples




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 12, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate