H.R. No. 1544



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Waco sporting goods dealer Frank Dickson has been 
selected for induction into the Texas High School Football Hall of 
Fame in 2005 in a special category that honors people who have made 
significant contributions to the game; and
	WHEREAS, A former football coach in Prairie Hill, where he 
also served as a basketball coach and superintendent of schools, 
Mr. Dickson moved to Waco in the 1950s and joined "Bull" Bradley at 
the old B&B Sporting Goods store, beginning an outstanding 50-year 
career in the business; and
	WHEREAS, Today, Mr. Dickson co-owns B&B Athletics Supply with 
his son, Doug, and, at 76 years old, he still finds great reward in 
his work and enjoys coming to the office daily; in addition to 
meeting the equipment needs of the local citizenry, B&B is a vital 
resource for high school athletic departments throughout the area, 
offering Mr. Dickson the opportunity to provide personal service to 
countless high school coaches, and perhaps more than a little 
mentoring along the way; and
	WHEREAS, Whether equipping a high school football squad or 
fitting a third-generation customer with his first baseball glove, 
Frank Dickson has played a positive role in Texas school sports for 
more than half a century, as shown by his own collection of 
memorabilia, the personal connections he's made with so many sports 
enthusiasts, and the lasting tribute he has received for performing 
a job he clearly loves; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Frank Dickson on his 2005 induction 
into the Texas High School Football Hall of Fame and extend to him 
warmest best wishes for continued fulfillment in his life's work; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Dickson as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                          Dunnam

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 1544 was adopted by the House on May 
20, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House