87S30856 TBO-D
By: Collier H.R. No. 156
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The L. Clifford Davis Legal Association in Fort
Worth has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting African
American legal professionals and advocating for equality and
diversity; and
WHEREAS, The organization traces its roots back to 1977, when
a group of 14 African American attorneys formed the Fort Worth Black
Bar Association to address injustices in the legal system as well as
in the wider community; as the organization expanded its reach, it
changed its name to the Tarrant County Black Bar Association; in
2012, it became the L. Clifford Davis Legal Association in honor of
retired Texas senior district judge L. Clifford Davis, who played
an important role in the desegregation of the Mansfield and Fort
Worth school districts; and
WHEREAS, Since its inception, LCDLA has supported a number of
worthy causes, such as those related to housing, employment,
voting, education, and civil rights; today, the association
benefits from the able leadership of president Christopher Tolbert,
and its many initiatives include mentorship programs, continuing
legal education courses, expunction clinics, legal summer camps for
youths, and community service opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The L. Clifford Davis Legal Association has worked
to further the professional goals of African American attorneys and
to make the justice system more responsive to the needs of the
African American community, and the members of this outstanding
organization are indeed deserving of special recognition for their
many achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby honor the L. Clifford Davis
Legal Association for its contributions to the community and extend
to its members sincere best wishes for continued success in their
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the organization as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.