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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed |
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cause for celebration, and Julius H. Newton of San Antonio marked |
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this important milestone on March 26, 2008; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Cuero on March 26, 1928, to Clenon and Homer |
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Zell Newton, Mr. Newton attended Daule High School before moving to |
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San Antonio and graduating from Phillis Wheatley High School in |
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1947; and |
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WHEREAS, He began his career in cosmetology soon thereafter, |
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attending the Charms of Beauty School and Hicks Beauty School; Mr. |
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Newton soon gained recognition as a stylist, earning first place in |
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an annual hairstyling competition for 10 consecutive years; he |
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later returned to Hicks as an instructor, training a new generation |
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of cosmetologists; and |
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WHEREAS, This talented entrepreneur opened his first beauty |
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shop on the west side of San Antonio in 1958; his east side |
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business, Julius Newton House of Beauty, remains the oldest African |
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American business on the east side of San Antonio, where it |
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continues to thrive under the motto, "If Your Hair Isn't Becoming to |
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You, Then You Should Be Coming to Me"; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Newton has also been known for his leadership in |
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the community, where he has offered his time, energy, and |
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compassion to a number of worthy causes; a man of faith and a gifted |
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singer, he has been active for many years in the choir of the New |
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Light Baptist Church as a performer, a conductor, and a teacher of |
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young vocalists; he sang in the citywide Revival Choir for more than |
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40 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Julius Newton has dedicated |
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himself to enhancing the lives of his fellow citizens, and it is |
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indeed fitting to honor him for his myriad accomplishments; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Julius H. Newton on his 80th |
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birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued good |
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fortune; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Newton as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |