Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 1449
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, Admiral David C. Tyson Jr. of Richardson has greatly
6	6	benefited his fellow citizens through his exceptional record of
7	7	civic engagement; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Commissioned as an admiral in the Texas Navy by
9	9	Governor Rick Perry in recognition of his community service, David
10	10	Tyson currently works to improve the lives of his fellow citizens as
11	11	a member of the House District 102 Steering Committee; he has been a
12	12	tireless champion of education equity, and his successful voting
13	13	rights lawsuit against the Richardson Independent School District
14	14	led to the end of its at-large election process, which blocked
15	15	minority candidates from winning trustee elections and
16	16	concentrated power in wealthy areas of the city; the district
17	17	settled in 2019, and following the advent of a system with five
18	18	single member districts and two at-large trustees, the composition
19	19	of the school board became more representative of the district's
20	20	majority-minority population; and
21	21	WHEREAS, Admiral Tyson was the first person of color elected
22	22	to the RISD school board; serving from 2004 to 2010, he was the
23	23	board's delegate to the Texas Association of School Boards and
24	24	liaison to the RISD Bi-Racial Committee; he further served as
25	25	treasurer and as a member of the RISD Technology and District
26	26	Planning Committees; during his tenure, he was a strong voice for
27	27	minority views in the community and advocated powerfully for
28	28	resources to enhance student achievement in schools in less
29	29	affluent neighborhoods; his bold vision and effective advocacy led
30	30	to a number of key initiatives; and
31	31	WHEREAS, Over the years, Admiral Tyson has given generously
32	32	of his time and talents to numerous worthy organizations; he has
33	33	been a scoutmaster and unit commissioner for the Boy Scouts of
34	34	America, as well as a member of the Circle Ten Council, BSA, and the
35	35	National Eagle Scout Association; moreover, he chaired the RISD
36	36	School Night for Scouting; he is a founder of the Sankofa Foundation
37	37	and has been a valued member of Hamilton Park United Methodist
38	38	Church, the Exchange Club of Lake Highlands, and Alpha Phi Alpha
39	39	fraternity; and
40	40	WHEREAS, A Louisiana native, Admiral Tyson graduated from
41	41	Southern University and pursued a dynamic career as a sales and
42	42	marketing executive; and
43	43	WHEREAS, David Tyson has made a lasting, positive difference
44	44	in Richardson, and his outstanding accomplishments have earned him
45	45	the admiration and appreciation of area residents; now, therefore,
46	46	be it
47	47	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
48	48	Legislature hereby honor Admiral David C. Tyson Jr. for his
49	49	contributions to the Richardson community and extend to him sincere
50	50	best wishes for the future; and, be it further
51	51	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
52	52	prepared for Admiral Tyson as an expression of high regard by the
53	53	Texas House of Representatives.
54	54	Ramos
55	55	______________________________
56	56	Speaker of the House
57	57	I certify that H.R. No. 1449 was adopted by the House on May
58	58	5, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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60	60	Chief Clerk of the House