H.R. No. 147







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, The National Black Coalition of Federal Aviation 

Employees provides an important voice for women and minorities in 

the Federal Aviation Administration; and

	WHEREAS, Founded in the 1970s, NBCFAE was established by six 

African American air traffic controllers in San Diego to improve 

communication between the FAA and minority employees; eventually 

local and regional coalitions were organized throughout the 

country, and the organization has played an essential role in the 

establishment of professional policies and civic programs; and

	WHEREAS, In addition to providing a national communication 

network for its members, the coalition also distributes more than 

$90,000 annually in scholarships and grants and sponsors the 

Aviation Career Education Summer Camp Academies, introducing 

minority youth to careers in aviation; and

	WHEREAS, The executive committee of NBCFAE supervises the 

affairs of the coalition and determines policies for its members, 

who enjoy the organization's many services, including mentoring 

programs, community service opportunities, legal defense funds, 

and communication resources; and

	WHEREAS, The NBCFAE provides an invaluable, unified voice for 

its members, and it is indeed fitting to honor this noteworthy 

organization for its promotion of professionalism and excellence; 

now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the National Black 

Coalition of Federal Aviation Employees for its exceptional service 

to the aviation community and extend to all its members sincere best 

wishes for continued success and achievement; and, be it further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for the NBCFAE as an expression of high regard by the Texas 

House of Representatives.



                                                                          Zedler



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                                                       Speaker of the House     



	I certify that H.R. No. 147 was adopted by the House on August 

8, 2005, by a non-record vote.



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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House