H.R. No. 1837 R E S O L U T I O N WHEREAS, David C. Tyson, Jr., has earned distinction through his service on the Board of Trustees of the Richardson Independent School District; and WHEREAS, Mr. Tyson has been a member of the RISD board since 2004, and he currently serves as the board's delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards and board liaison to the RISD Bi-Racial Committee; he has also served as treasurer of the board and as a member of the RISD Technology and District Planning Committees; and WHEREAS, Active with the Boy Scouts of America, Mr. Tyson has been a scoutmaster, unit commissioner, and chair of the RISD School Night for Scouting, and he is a member of the Circle Ten Council, BSA, and the National Eagle Scout Association; he is also a member of Hamilton Park United Methodist Church, the Lake Highlands Exchange Club, and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, and he is a founder of the Sankofa Foundation; and WHEREAS, A graduate of Southern University, Mr. Tyson is president and sales management consultant with Sales Trac, LLC; and WHEREAS, The active engagement of public-spirited citizens is vital to the successful governance of school systems throughout the Lone Star State, and David Tyson's dedication and commitment have greatly benefited the students of Richardson ISD; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby commend David C. Tyson, Jr., for his service to the Richardson ISD Board of Trustees and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important work; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Tyson as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Kent ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1837 was adopted by the House on May 14, 2009, by a non-record vote. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House