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                                                                  H.R. No. 151



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Dallas lost an esteemed friend and 
neighbor with the death of Geary F. Hill on October 16, 2004, at the 
age of 63; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Dallas in 1941, Mr. Hill began his longtime 
employment with Lone Star Gas in 1966 as a custodian; despite the 
fact that he had no formal training, he was soon recognized for his 
interest and aptitude for computer work and was offered a job as a 
computer operator, a position he ably filled for 21 years; at a time 
when prejudice often prevented African Americans from advancing in 
professional fields, the company was so impressed with Mr. Hill's 
performance that he was promoted and frequently called on to train 
his fellow employees when new equipment and new programs arrived, 
and he was also sent to El Centro College to further his education 
at the company's expense; and
	WHEREAS, The first African American computer operator at his 
place of business during a difficult period in race relations in our 
nation's history, Geary Hill faced significant challenges during 
his tenure, yet he not only persevered, he excelled; although he 
will be sorely missed by all those who knew him, the legacy of 
strength, dignity, professionalism, and determination that he 
leaves behind will continue to inspire many others for years to 
come; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Geary F. Hill and 
extend sincere sympathy to his family:  to his wife of 43 years, G. 
Virginia Hill; to his children, Denene, David, and Leonard Hill; to 
his grandchildren, Delena Hill, Delinda Hill, and Jordan Clay 
Jackson-Hill; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Geary F. 
Hill.

                                                                 Jones of Dallas


                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 151 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on February 17, 2005.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House