H.R. No. 773



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Thabiti Olatunji has significantly contributed to 
making the North Park community a safer place in which to live, 
work, and raise a family; and
	WHEREAS, After graduating from The University of Texas at 
Dallas with a computer science degree in 1987, Mr. Olatunji 
returned to North Park and became active in the North Park/Love 
Field Civic League; the following year, he joined Operation Go, a 
drug awareness initiative organized by African American Men Against 
Narcotics that stages marches and patrols within the community; in 
2004, Mr. Olatunji extended his sphere of public service to include 
serving as president of the North Park Crime Watch, where he has 
ably led the organization to address many of the crime issues 
affecting area citizens; and
	WHEREAS, Thabiti Olatunji is a man of determination and 
integrity who has worked successfully for the betterment of his 
community, and his exceptional efforts have made him an inspiration 
to all who are privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Thabiti Olatunji for his contributions 
in behalf of the residents of North Park and extend to him sincere 
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Olatunji as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Anchia

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 773 was adopted by the House on March 
31, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House