H.R. No. 1935
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The descendants of Isaac "Ike" Reed are gathering in
Austin from July 27 through 30, 2017, for their much-anticipated
family reunion, an event that has taken place for more than four
decades; and
WHEREAS, Born in France in 1823, Ike Reed was the biracial son
of a white mother and a black father; after being adopted, he came
to the United States at a young age and became a citizen; he went on
to travel throughout the country and to eventually settle in
Louisiana, where he acquired more than 200 acres of land and
operated several small businesses; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Reed was the father of 17 children, and over the
years, his family has spread across the nation and around the world
and has grown to include medical doctors, educators, athletes,
lawyers, ministers, public servants, business owners, and military
veterans; and
WHEREAS, Since 1973, descendants of Ike Reed have come
together to share in one another's company and to celebrate the rich
heritage that has united them for almost two centuries, and it is
indeed a pleasure to recognize this special occasion; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate the 41st Isaac "Ike" Reed Family
Reunion and extend to all those in attendance sincere best wishes
for an enjoyable and memorable event; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the family 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. 1935 was adopted by the House on May
12, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House