SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 527
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Bennett Tubbs for his pioneering work in bus transportation
services; and
WHEREAS, Bennett Tubbs is the president and owner of BET
Services, Incorporated, an umbrella corporation serving as an
independent agent for Greyhound bus transportation services; he
was the first African American to own an independent Trailways
agency in Texas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Tubbs began his professional career while in
high school by serving as a part-time porter for
Greyhound-Trailways in Forrest City, Arkansas; during his
studies at Philander Smith College, he continued to work
part-time for the company, and in 1971, he was promoted to
night ticket agent and accounting clerk, making him the first
African American to sell bus tickets in Arkansas; and
WHEREAS, After his college graduation, he moved to Dallas,
where he was hired as an internal auditor for the Trailways
corporate office and became only the second African American in
the country to hold that position in the company; and
WHEREAS, In 1979, he became the owner of BET Services,
Incorporated, an independent Trailways agency which became a
part of Greyhound in 1985; in the years since he acquired the
agency, its revenues have increased more than tenfold, and he has
instituted such initiatives as offering charge accounts to
trucking companies; it is truly fitting that he receive special
recognition for his many accomplishments in the transportation
industry; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby commend Bennett Tubbs on his exceptional
achievements and extend to him best wishes for continued success
in all his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate