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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Gerald Wayne Joseph is being recognized for his |
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community service at the Fifth Annual Maxine Spates and Isadora |
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Wills Scholarship Luncheon on September 9, 2017; and |
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WHEREAS, This notable event is hosted by Catholic Daughters |
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of the Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 in Houston; |
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established in 1974 at Resurrection Catholic Church and guided by |
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the CDA motto, "Unity and Charity," this group is composed of women |
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from several local parishes who work tirelessly to promote social |
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justice and advance human rights; and |
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WHEREAS, Over the years, Gerald Joseph has been involved with |
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many religious, civic, and social organizations; he is a valued |
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member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, where he is director |
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of education and serves on the board of the parish credit union; |
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previously, he was president of the pastoral council and a member of |
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the parish school board; he is also active with the Knights of Peter |
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Claver, the Father John H. Dorsey Grand Assembly No. 2, the Society |
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of St. Vincent de Paul, and the Knights of Columbus Houston Council |
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803; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Joseph is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha |
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Fraternity, and he served as its state president; in addition, he |
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belongs to the NAACP, the Texas Southern University Alumni |
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Association, the Jack Yates High School Alumni Association, and the |
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Wood Shadow II Civic Club; moreover, he is the first African |
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American to serve as president of the Galena Park/Jacinto City |
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Rotary Club; in all his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of |
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his wife, Marjorie Broussard-Joseph, and their two sons, Justin and |
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Jared; and |
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WHEREAS, An engaged civic leader, Gerald Joseph has given |
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freely of his time and talents for the benefit of his fellow |
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citizens, and his dedication and generosity are an inspiration to |
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all who know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Gerald Wayne |
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Joseph on being honored by Catholic Daughters of the |
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Americas--Mother of Love Court No. 2092 at its Fifth Annual Maxine |
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Spates and Isadora Wills Scholarship Luncheon and extend to him |
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sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Joseph as an expression of high regard by the Texas |
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House of Representatives. |