SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1030
         WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
  recognize the honorees of the Harris County Democratic Party's
  inaugural Living Legends Brunch, which is being held May 30,
  2015; and
         WHEREAS, This outstanding event will honor individuals who
  have had a substantial impact on progressive politics in Houston,
  Harris County, and our state; and
         WHEREAS, This year's honorees are Clara Caldwell, a labor
  activist and vice president of the A. Philip Randolph Institute;
  Ray Hill, a longtime advocate for gay rights and prison reform;
  Gertrude Barnstone, an artist, educator, and women's rights
  advocate, and anti-segregationist pioneer; Frumencio Reyes, a
  community leader and activist who was instrumental in bringing
  single-member council districts to Houston; Carol Mims Galloway,
  a committed education supporter who played an important role in
  establishing single-member council districts; and Arthur
  Schechter, who was appointed ambassador to the Bahamas by
  President Bill Clinton and is a longtime supporter of Democratic
  candidates and philanthropic organizations; and
         WHEREAS, These distinguished men and women have had a
  profound influence on local and regional politics through their
  hard work and their commitment to progressive ideals; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
  Legislature, hereby commend the honorees of the Harris County
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  achievements and extend to them best wishes for continued
  success; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
  them as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
  Garcia, Ellis, Whitmire
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 28, 2015.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate
   
   
   
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         Member, Texas Senate