88R26855 BPG-D
By: Ramos H.R. No. 1449
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Admiral David C. Tyson Jr. of Richardson has greatly
benefited his fellow citizens through his exceptional record of
civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, Commissioned as an admiral in the Texas Navy by
Governor Rick Perry in recognition of his community service, David
Tyson currently works to improve the lives of his fellow citizens as
a member of the House District 102 Steering Committee; he has been a
tireless champion of education equity, and his successful voting
rights lawsuit against the Richardson Independent School District
led to the end of its at-large election process, which blocked
minority candidates from winning trustee elections and
concentrated power in wealthy areas of the city; the district
settled in 2019, and following the advent of a system with five
single member districts and two at-large trustees, the composition
of the school board became more representative of the district's
majority-minority population; and
WHEREAS, Admiral Tyson was the first person of color elected
to the RISD school board; serving from 2004 to 2010, he was the
board's delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards and
liaison to the RISD Bi-Racial Committee; he further served as
treasurer and as a member of the RISD Technology and District
Planning Committees; during his tenure, he was a strong voice for
minority views in the community and advocated powerfully for
resources to enhance student achievement in schools in less
affluent neighborhoods; his bold vision and effective advocacy led
to a number of key initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Admiral Tyson has given generously
of his time and talents to numerous worthy organizations; he has
been a scoutmaster and unit commissioner for the Boy Scouts of
America, as well as a member of the Circle Ten Council, BSA, and the
National Eagle Scout Association; moreover, he chaired the RISD
School Night for Scouting; he is a founder of the Sankofa Foundation
and has been a valued member of Hamilton Park United Methodist
Church, the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands, and Alpha Phi Alpha
fraternity; and
WHEREAS, A Louisiana native, Admiral Tyson graduated from
Southern University and pursued a dynamic career as a sales and
marketing executive; and
WHEREAS, David Tyson has made a lasting, positive difference
in Richardson, and his outstanding accomplishments have earned him
the admiration and appreciation of area residents; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Admiral David C. Tyson Jr. for his
contributions to the Richardson community and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Admiral Tyson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.