79R5012 JNC-D

By:  Giddings                                                     H.R. No. 195



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Dr. David Molapo and the "I Can" Quintet are 
visiting the State Capitol on February 7, 2005; and
	WHEREAS, A well-known motivational speaker, author, and 
management consultant, Dr. Molapo has used his host of talents to 
inspire and guide countless South African residents; an expert on a 
range of topics, including quality management, communication, 
entrepreneurial skills, team building, leadership, and accepting 
change, he provides individuals with the confidence and tools 
needed to change their own lives and to help others; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Molapo has overcome serious challenges in his 
own life; imprisoned for political activities at the age of 13, 
today he proudly delivers the important message that, "We are no 
longer prisoners of our past, but pioneers of our future"; and
	WHEREAS, The recipient of many prestigious accolades, Dr. 
Molapo has earned the Young Achiever of the Year-South Africa 
Award, the Four Outstanding Young South Africans Award, the PMR 
Silver Arrow Award, Rotary International's Paul Harris Fellow 
award, and the African Bank Reach for the Sky Award; and
	WHEREAS, This visionary leader is a highly regarded 
businessman and has served as chair of the SAA Transformation 
Commission and director of Dimension Data; he currently sits on the 
boards of several multinational companies; and
	WHEREAS, In 1991, Dr. Molapo organized the "I Can" Quintet to 
help spread his message of hope; part of the I Can Foundation, which 
promotes social justice, democracy, and community development, the 
a capella group includes Soweto natives Simon Morakhomo, Bongani 
Maseko, Thomas Sokhela, Thembinkosi Mbatha, and Thulane Galani; and
	WHEREAS, Since its inception, the quintet has performed at 
such important events as World AIDS Day, Women's Day, Youth Day, and 
World Health Day; and
	WHEREAS, Committed to spreading a powerful message of 
optimism and determination, Dr. Molapo and the "I Can" Quintet have 
inspired countless individuals across the globe, and it is a 
pleasure to honor their efforts at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby welcome Dr. David Molapo and the "I Can" Quintet 
to the State Capitol on February 7, 2005, and commend them for their 
continued contributions to keeping hope in the world.