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79S32082 JTR-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 767



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Sidney Williams is being honored by his alma mater, 
Phillis Wheatley High School, with a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Award on 
May 20; and
	WHEREAS, Following his professional football career, Mr. 
Williams has worked to expand economic opportunities for African 
Americans and other minorities; a business developer with the Black 
Economic Union and a project manager for the Los Angeles West Adams 
Housing Program, where he focused on developing loan agreements for 
low-income residents, he has also devoted many years to aiding 
youth organizations as a mentor and public speaker; and
	WHEREAS, In the 1990s, he served as the U.S. ambassador to the 
Bahamas, and today he heads up the Williams Group, a consulting 
firm, where he provides expertise in fields as diverse as finance, 
golf course development, and joint-venture opportunities for women 
and minorities; and
	WHEREAS, Phillis Wheatley High School counts among its 
graduates many who have made far-reaching contributions in behalf 
of their fellow citizens, and through his service, Sidney Williams 
is joining this notable group; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Sidney 
Williams on his receipt of a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Award and extend 
to him best wishes for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Williams as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.