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79R19524 MMS-D

By:  Davis of Dallas                                              H.R. No. 2115



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Jay O. Oji has been selected as a recipient of the 
Outstanding Texan Award in the area of business by the Texas 
Legislative Black Caucus; and
	WHEREAS, Outstanding Texans are honored for the positive 
impact they make in their communities, and Mr. Oji merits this 
accolade for his exceptional dedication to providing housing for 
low- and moderate-income families; and
	WHEREAS, Since 1998, Mr. Oji has served as president and CEO 
of the Dallas-based Sphinx Development Corporation, a nonprofit 
company that focuses on the development of affordable housing; 
through new construction and rehabilitation, the firm has completed 
hundreds of affordable units in projects located both in the inner 
city and in the suburbs; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Oji has extensive experience in real estate 
research, valuation, market feasibility analysis, and highest and 
best use analysis of residential and commercial properties; 
previous achievements include assembling a 46-acre parcel for 
Farmers Market, a residential/commercial development, and 
assembling a 72-acre parcel for Texas Plaza, a project intended for 
high-tech office, hospitality, and commercial use; and
	WHEREAS, Educated at The University of Texas at Arlington, 
Southern Methodist University, and Abilene Christian University at 
Dallas, Mr. Oji holds a B.B.A. in real estate and finance and an 
M.B.A. in management systems; he has also completed a number of 
courses offered by the Appraisal Institute; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan is a designated member of the 
Appraisal Institute, a member of the Urban Land Institute, and a 
candidate for designation as a Certified Commercial Investment 
Member; in addition, he serves on the Texas Low Income Housing Tax 
Credit Advisory Committee; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Oji is the devoted husband of Estelle and the 
proud father of twins, Arinze and Amara; and
	WHEREAS, Jay Oji has had a profound effect on the lives of 
countless residents of the Lone Star State, and it is a pleasure to 
recognize him at this time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby commend Jay O. Oji on being named a recipient of 
the Outstanding Texan Award in the area of business by the Texas 
Legislative Black Caucus 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. Oji as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.