H.R. No. 2015
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Respected attorney and community leader DeMetris
Sampson is being deservedly honored as part of the 16th annual Women
of Spirit Awards Celebration presented by the American Jewish
Congress on May 14, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Sampson holds legal degrees from The University
of Texas at Austin School of Law and Southern Methodist University
Dedman School of Law, and she has been a practicing lawyer since
1980; a pioneering figure among attorneys in North Texas, she was
the first African American woman to become a partner in a majority
firm in Dallas and has practiced with Linebarger Goggan Blair &
Sampson since 1987, presently holding the title of managing
partner; she also distinguished herself in her work with the San
Antonio City Attorney's Office, the Dallas County District
Attorney's Office, and the Committee on Judicial Affairs for the
Texas House of Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to improving the world around her, Ms.
Sampson has devoted her time and talents to a long list of
organizations and initiatives; in addition to serving on the board
of the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce, she has chaired a number
of successful school and city bond campaigns and has been a member
of the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board and the East Texas State
University Board of Regents; moreover, her leadership has benefited
many task forces and committees addressing a wide range of
important issues; and
WHEREAS, This admired individual has received numerous
awards for her efforts; these include the Dr. Martin Luther King,
Jr., Justice Award, the Maura Award from the Women's Center of
Dallas, the President's Award from the Dallas Urban League, and the
Unsung Hero Award from the Congressional Black Caucus Spouses; and
WHEREAS, The Women of Spirit Award provides further
recognition of the exceptional professional and civic achievements
realized by DeMetris Sampson, whose legacy of service to her fellow
citizens is indeed worthy of celebration; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate DeMetris Sampson on her receipt of
a 2009 Women of Spirit Award and extend to her sincere best wishes
for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Sampson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2015 was adopted by the House on May
19, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House