81R6682 JGH-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 431
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Julius H. Newton of San Antonio marked
this important milestone on March 26, 2008; and
WHEREAS, Born in Cuero on March 26, 1928, to Clenon and Homer
Zell Newton, Mr. Newton attended Daule High School before moving to
San Antonio and graduating from Phillis Wheatley High School in
1947; and
WHEREAS, He began his career in cosmetology soon thereafter,
attending the Charms of Beauty School and Hicks Beauty School; Mr.
Newton soon gained recognition as a stylist, earning first place in
an annual hairstyling competition for 10 consecutive years; he
later returned to Hicks as an instructor, training a new generation
of cosmetologists; and
WHEREAS, This talented entrepreneur opened his first beauty
shop on the west side of San Antonio in 1958; his east side
business, Julius Newton House of Beauty, remains the oldest African
American business on the east side of San Antonio, where it
continues to thrive under the motto, "If Your Hair Isn't Becoming to
You, Then You Should Be Coming to Me"; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Newton has also been known for his leadership in
the community, where he has offered his time, energy, and
compassion to a number of worthy causes; a man of faith and a gifted
singer, he has been active for many years in the choir of the New
Light Baptist Church as a performer, a conductor, and a teacher of
young vocalists; he sang in the citywide Revival Choir for more than
40 years; and
WHEREAS, Throughout the years, Julius Newton has dedicated
himself to enhancing the lives of his fellow citizens, and it is
indeed fitting to honor him for his myriad accomplishments; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Julius H. Newton on his 80th
birthday and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued good
fortune; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Newton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.