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                                                                  H.R. No. 365



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Reginald Gates has distinguished himself as an 
astute businessperson, an able administrator, and a valued voice of 
the African American professional community, and it is indeed 
fitting to recognize the many accomplishments of this talented 
Texan; and
	WHEREAS, On his graduation from Bishop College in 1980, Mr. 
Gates immediately became the college's youngest administrator, 
taking on the job of director of campus housing, and since that time 
his career has continued to progress at a remarkable rate; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Gates also holds a master's degree in education 
from Prairie View A&M University, and this credential is much in 
keeping with his experience as a project manager and assistant area 
director with the United Negro College Fund; and
	WHEREAS, His tenure as president and chief executive officer 
of the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce was apt 
preparation for his current role as president and chief operating 
officer of the Dallas Black Chamber of Commerce, the nation's 
largest and oldest specialty chamber of commerce; and
	WHEREAS, The many contributions Mr. Gates has made to the 
greater good have not escaped the notice of his peers and 
colleagues, and he is the recipient of numerous accolades, 
including the Steps to Excellence Positive Sisters' Daring to Care 
Award, the Texas Association of African American Chambers of 
Commerce Chairman's Award, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black 
Chamber of Commerce Eagle Award, and the United Negro College Fund 
Leadership Award, and he has also been named Man of the Year by the 
Southeast Dallas Business and Professional Women's Club and by 
Cornerstone Baptist Church; and
	WHEREAS, In dedicating himself to the betterment of the world 
in which he lives, Reginald Gates has defined himself as a role 
model for every citizen who seeks to make a difference; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Reginald Gates of Dallas for his many 
achievements and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued 
success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Gates as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                          Anchia

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 365 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House