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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Claude Cummings of Houston has contributed greatly |
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to the betterment of his community for many years; and |
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WHEREAS, Born and raised in the Bayou City, Mr. Cummings |
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graduated from Kashmere High School and went on to attend Tuskegee |
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University; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Cummings was a communications technician with |
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AT&T for 34 years before his retirement; in his current role as |
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president of Communications Workers of America Local 6222, he has |
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helped to lead a number of service projects, including efforts to |
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assist disadvantaged youth, nursing homes, and local food banks; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, A man of strong faith as well, Mr. Cummings has also |
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been active with Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church, where he |
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volunteers with the Faith Revitalization Center and serves as chair |
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of the deacons board; and |
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WHEREAS, This outstanding Texan has distinguished himself as |
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a voice for working people, a source of hope for the needy, and a |
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caring member of his community, and he may indeed take pride in his |
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achievements and contributions; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas |
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Legislature hereby commend Claude Cummings for his long record of |
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service in behalf of his fellow Texans and extend to him sincere |
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best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Cummings as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Edwards |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 2617 was adopted by the House on May |
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31, 2009, by a non-record vote. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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