H.R. No. 1642
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On May 13, 2011, James N. Austin, Jr., of Fort Worth
is celebrating his 60th birthday and 30th year in the real estate
industry at a roast benefiting the National Multicultural Western
Heritage Museum; and
WHEREAS, Jim Austin graduated from Howard University in 1976;
he founded Austin Company Commercial Real Estate just five years
later, and Jim Austin Online in 2008; considered an expert in the
commercial real estate field, he has moved from the standard sales
and leasing work into appraisals and auction management; he served
on the Texas Real Estate Commission for eight years and has also
been an active member on a number of other noteworthy boards and
commissions, including several appointed by the courts and
sponsored by the Texas Department of Transportation; he is a past
president of the Commercial Investment Division of the Greater Fort
Worth Association of Realtors; and
WHEREAS, This dynamic Texan cofounded the Renaissance
Cultural Center in 1991 to provide programs that encourage pride,
cultural diversity, and the pursuit of higher education; he has led
fund-raising efforts for the center's scholarship program, which
has awarded more than $400,000 to Tarrant County high school
seniors over the past 15 years; together with his wife, Gloria Reed
Austin, he established the National Multicultural Western Heritage
Museum, which highlights the achievements of minorities; and
WHEREAS, Taking on numerous leadership roles, Mr. Austin has
served on the boards of Harris Methodist Health Foundation, Tarrant
County 9-1-1, the Tarrant County Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday
Committee, and the American Paint Horse Foundation, among other
organizations; he is a member of the Downtown Fort Worth
International Rotary Club, the Citizens Crime Commission, and Kappa
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated; in 2003, Realtor Magazine
recognized Mr. Austin for his community service with its Good
Neighbor Award, and he is also the recipient of such well-deserved
accolades as the Quest for Success Award and the Metroplex Black
Image Award; and
WHEREAS, Jim Austin has distinguished himself in his
profession and has greatly benefited his community through his
endeavors, and it is indeed fitting to recognize his contributions
as he marks a memorable milestone in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate James N. Austin, Jr., on the
occasion of his 60th birthday and recognize him for his
distinguished career and community service; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Austin as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Veasey
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1642 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House