H.R. No. 2592
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, For nearly half a century, Georgia Provost has
greatly contributed to the field of education in the Houston area;
and
WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Southern University with a
bachelor's degree in photography, Mrs. Provost has had a long and
impressive career as a professor of photography at TSU and as a
professional photographer with Provost and Associates; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Provost has been a longtime advocate of
educational opportunities for African American youth, working with
The Metropolitan Organization and the Youth for Christ Foundation;
she has also worked with students at Jack Yates High School; and
WHEREAS, A member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church,
Mrs. Provost has served as executive director of the T. F. Freeman
Ministers Laity Summit and as a founding member of the
Helfman/Provost fund-raising team; and
WHEREAS, In 2009, Mrs. Provost is celebrating her 50th year
of association with TSU, as a student, professor, executive
director of the TSU Bayou Bend Alumni and Ex-Student Association,
and self-appointed ambassador; and
WHEREAS, Married for 38 years to TSU tennis coach Herbert
Provost, Mrs. Provost has been blessed with two sons who have
followed in her footsteps; Jerome Provost is chief photographer at
Provost and Associates, and Ray Carrington III teaches photography
at Jack Yates High; and
WHEREAS, Georgia Provost has distinguished herself as a
photographer, an educator, and a leading member of her community,
and this outstanding Texan may indeed take pride in her many
achievements and contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Georgia Provost for her long record of
service to her community and extend to her sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Provost as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2592 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House