88R22234 BK-D
By: Jones of Dallas H.R. No. 1058
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life dedicated to social justice and equality drew
to a close with the passing of Kirk D. Myers-Hill of DeSoto on April
4, 2023, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, Born in Bastrop on June 25, 1968, Kirk Myers-Hill
grew up with the companionship of four siblings, Michelle, Michael,
Kelvin, and Kenneth; at an early age, he moved with his family to
Dallas, where he graduated from the Business Magnet High School; in
pursuing his life's work as a community leader, he followed in the
footsteps of his mother, the late Irene Trigg-Myers, who was a
longtime advocate for affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, For more than two decades, Mr. Myers-Hill enjoyed a
rewarding career as an entrepreneur and a dedicated activist for
HIV/AIDS and health care policy; in 2005, he joined together with
his mother to found Abounding Prosperity, Inc., a nonprofit that
seeks to address social and health disparities impacting Black men
and their families in Dallas County; as its founder and CEO, he led
the organization in its efforts to assist gay, bisexual, and
transgender residents by providing them with HIV testing and
screening services, along with a variety of other resources
designed to meet clients' specific health, financial, and legal
needs; and
WHEREAS, In addition to these endeavors, Mr. Myers-Hill
served as president of Dallas Southern Pride and curated the first
"All Black Lives Matter" crosswalks throughout South Dallas; he
also successfully campaigned for the renaming of Kimble Park in
South Dallas in honor of his mother; his myriad contributions to the
community did not go unrecognized, and the various accolades he
received included the 2023 Outstanding Texan Award for House
District 100 by the Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family, Mr. Myers-Hill shared
a loving partnership with his husband, Ricky Myers-Hill, whom he
married on October 22, 2021; one of his proudest accomplishments in
life was raising his nephew, Xavier Myers; and
WHEREAS, Kirk Myers-Hill distinguished himself as a
committed champion for the vulnerable and disadvantaged, and
although his life ended far too soon, he leaves behind a legacy that
will forever be remembered; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kirk D. Myers-Hill
and extend heartfelt condolences to all who mourn his passing; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kirk
Myers-Hill.