79R18250 JHS-D

By:  Davis of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 1945



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Robert Medlock of Dallas has been selected as a 
recipient of an Outstanding Texan Award in the area of professional 
service by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, Outstanding Texans are honored for the positive 
impact they make in their communities, and Mr. Medlock's remarkable 
service as a substitute teacher with the Dallas Independent School 
District has truly enhanced the lives of many individuals in the 
Dallas area; and
	WHEREAS, Retired from Ultra Instruments, this active 
80-year-old is a graduate of Woodland High School and an honorably 
discharged veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force; he earned an AB 
degree from Samuel Huston College in Austin in 1950 before 
beginning a 10-year career at the Lone Star School Book Depository; 
and
	WHEREAS, Already in his 60s when he began working as a 
substitute teacher, Mr. Medlock has demonstrated a commendable 
desire to work with young people; in addition to performing his 
regular teaching duties, Mr. Medlock devotes time to mentoring 
at-risk students, many of whom have come to regard him as a 
surrogate father; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Medlock is dedicated to improving his already 
impressive pedagogical skills, whether studying on his own or 
working with colleagues to advance his teaching technique; his 
commitment to his students extends further through his perfect 
attendance record; in fact, he has not missed a day of work during 
his entire career; and
	WHEREAS, A man of great faith, Mr. Medlock is a longtime 
member of Allen Chapel Baptist Church; he is a devoted father and 
grandfather, who has earned the respect and admiration of family, 
friends, and colleagues through his exceptional and inspirational 
service to his community; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Robert Medlock on being named the 
recipient of an Outstanding Texan Award by the Texas Legislative 
Black Caucus in the area of professional service and extend best 
wishes to him for continued success and happiness; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Medlock as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.