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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Stephen Wayne Jackson Sr. has been named a recipient |
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of the 2025 Outstanding Texan Award for House District 111 by the |
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Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and |
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WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Mr. Jackson graduated from South |
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Oak Cliff High School and went on to attend Texas A&M University; he |
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subsequently answered his nation's call to duty by enlisting in the |
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U.S. Army, and over the course of eight years, he served in such |
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elite units as the 82nd Airborne Division Special Forces Unit, the |
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1st Ranger Battalion, and the 1st Cavalry Airmobile Division; on |
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his return to civilian life, he began working in the retail |
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industry, and he rose through the ranks at Minyard Food Stores to |
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become director of operations; and |
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WHEREAS, In 2016, Mr. Jackson transitioned to a career with |
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Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto, which has allowed |
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him to blend his professional expertise with his passion for |
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service; throughout his exemplary tenure with CMBC, he has served |
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as both director of logistics and director of community outreach, |
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and in these capacities, he has overseen a number of vital |
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initiatives benefiting underserved communities, including food |
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distribution programs and job and resource fairs; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jackson enjoys the love |
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and support of his wife, Portia, and he takes great pride in their 6 |
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children and 13 grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Through his steadfast commitment to leadership and |
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community service, Stephen Jackson has made a positive difference |
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in the lives of countless Texans, and he is indeed deserving of this |
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prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Stephen Wayne Jackson Sr. on his |
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receipt of a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas |
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Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for |
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continued success with his important work; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |
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Y. Davis of Dallas |
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______________________________ |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 770 was adopted by the House on April |
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17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 128, Nays 12, 2 present, not |
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voting. |
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______________________________ |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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