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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Eight accomplished public servants are being |
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honored by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus on February 28 as |
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recipients of a 2011 Trailblazer Award; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable accolade is given to individuals who |
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ably served the citizens of this state as members of the Texas House |
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and who also shared their valuable insight and wisdom through their |
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participation in the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; this year's |
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outstanding honorees include former state representatives Fred |
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Blair (1987-1993), Lanell Cofer (1977-1983), Zan W. Holmes, Jr. |
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(1968-1973), Samuel Hudson III (1973-1997), Jesse Jones |
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(1993-2007), Jerald H. Larry (1987-1993), Jesse D. Oliver |
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(1983-1987), and Paul Ragsdale (1973-1987); and |
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WHEREAS, Among this distinguished roster of state |
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legislators are the Honorable Samuel Hudson and the Honorable Paul |
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Ragsdale who, together with the Honorable Senfronia Thompson, Eddie |
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Bernice Johnson, Anthony Hall, Mickey Leland, Craig Washington, and |
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G. J. Sutton, formed the Texas Legislative Black Caucus in 1973 as |
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a means by which to address issues faced by African Americans across |
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the Lone Star State; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the course of their exemplary tenure in state |
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government, each of the 2011 Trailblazers made many significant |
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contributions to the betterment of life in their communities and |
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beyond, and they opened doors of opportunity and empowered |
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countless people through their commitment toward achieving the goal |
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of a more just and equitable society; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Fred Blair, Lanell Cofer, Zan |
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W. Holmes, Jr., Samuel Hudson III, Jesse Jones, Jerald H. Larry, |
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Jesse D. Oliver, and Paul Ragsdale on their receipt of a 2011 |
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Trailblazer Award from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus and |
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commend these inspiring leaders for the profound difference they |
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have made in the lives of their fellow Texans; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for the honorees as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |