87S10387 JGH-D
By: Gervin-Hawkins H.R. No. 1
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Sammie Ward of Sam's Barber Shop in San Antonio has
distinguished himself as a leader in his community through his
efforts as a businessman, an advocate, and a local historian; and
WHEREAS, A native of Gonzales, Sam Ward began cutting hair at
Randolph Air Force Base, and at the age of 75, he is one of the
oldest Black barbers still working in San Antonio; for several
decades, he has been serving his customers at Sam's Barber Shop at
East Commerce Street, on the East Side of San Antonio; over the
years, he has cut the hair of multiple generations of the same
families, and his shop has established itself as a place where area
residents can gather to share stories, build relationships, and
discuss issues of importance to the community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Ward has long been a stalwart supporter of his
neighborhood, serving as its unofficial historian, as a mentor and
counselor to younger people, and as an advocate for new businesses;
his wisdom and generosity have earned him many loyal customers, and
during the COVID-19 pandemic, he volunteered his shop as a site for
delivering vaccinations to the public as part of the "Shots at the
Shop" initiative; and
WHEREAS, Those Texas businesspeople who build a record of
dependability and longevity enjoy a special degree of esteem in
their communities, and for many years, Sam Ward has been a beloved
and respected champion for the East Side of San Antonio; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Sammie Ward for his
long service to his community and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued success and happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Ward as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.