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79S32072 MW-D

By:  Dutton                                                       H.R. No. 786



R E S O L U T I O N
	 WHEREAS, Wiley Henry is being honored by his alma mater, 
Phillis Wheatley High School, with a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Award on 
May 20; and
	WHEREAS, A lifelong Fifth Ward community activist, Mr. Henry 
serves as director of the community center in the Fifth Ward; he 
graduated from Wheatley High School in 1963 and enjoyed a prominent 
career with the Houston ISD as a teacher and coach with Jeff Davis, 
Kashmere, Wheatley High School, and Yates High School; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Henry has also made significant contributions 
through his work as assistant chief of special projects for the 
Texas Department of Community Affairs and center administrator for 
the City of Houston; he has played a positive role in his community 
through his tireless efforts as a Houston ISD school board member 
and as chairman of the Houston Community College board of trustees 
as well as through his work for a myriad of community service 
organizations; 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, Wiley Henry 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 Wiley Henry 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. Henry as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.