H.R. No. 1395



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, William T. Solomon of Dallas has been chosen to 
receive the 76th Annual Linz Award, and he is most worthy of special 
recognition not only for this notable honor but also for his many 
years of impressive community service; and
	WHEREAS, The Linz Award is presented each year to an 
individual whose civic or humanitarian efforts over the last decade 
have greatly benefitted the Dallas community; and
	WHEREAS, Chairman of Austin Industries, Mr. Solomon is a 
cofounder of the Dallas Together Forum, a group of 30 business 
leaders dedicated to advancing racial harmony and understanding in 
the community; the organization has helped to encourage 
constructive dialogue and has built financial opportunities for 
minorities, whose participation in the local economy has increased 
over the years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Solomon has also worked hard to improve the 
public school system, transportation, and the vitality of downtown 
Dallas as chairman of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, and 
has been an important supporter of The University of Texas 
Southwestern Medical Center's campaign to fund clinical research 
and other vital improvements; and
	WHEREAS, This remarkable gentleman has expressed his 
dedication to the welfare of others in truly lasting and meaningful 
ways, and his efforts have greatly benefitted the citizens of 
Dallas and the Lone Star State; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate William T. Solomon on his receipt 
of the 76th Annual Linz Award and commend him for his contributions 
to the residents of North Texas; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Solomon as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Giddings

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1395 was adopted by the House on May 
13, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House