SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 995

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 
recognize Dr. Margaret Penn Sherrod for creating and directing 
the Black Foxes, the majorette dancing line that performs with 
the Prairie View A&M University Marching Storm Band; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Sherrod has directed the popular dance troupe for
30 years, and she works closely with band director George Edwards 
to provide entertainment at local athletic events, as well as 
throughout the state and nation; under her tutelage, the Black Foxes
has grown from eight to 20 dancers, and the group has a reputation 
around the country for first-class precision and showmanship; and
	WHEREAS, Performing with the Marching Storm Band, the 
Black Foxes have danced in numerous high-profile events, such as 
inaugural parades for President George W. Bush, the nationally 
televised Dallas Cowboys 2004 Thanksgiving Day game, and the 
Honda Battle of the Bands in Atlanta, Georgia; and
	WHEREAS, A former Miss Prairie View A&M University, 
Margaret Sherrod was the first African-American contestant in 
the Miss Texas and Miss America Pageants; and
	WHEREAS, She expects performance excellence, good grades, 
character development, and community involvement from the members
of the Black Foxes program; and
	WHEREAS, The Prairie View A&M University Marching Band and 
the Black Foxes are a source of great pride to the university and 
our state, and Dr. Margaret Penn Sherrod deserves recognition for 
creating the Black Foxes and making the dancers the tremendous 
success they are today; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
79th Legislature, hereby commend Dr. Margaret Penn Sherrod for her
exceptional achievements and congratulate her on her outstanding 
work as director of the Black Foxes; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                               Ellis, Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 26, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate