88R31179 BK-D
By: Reynolds H.R. No. 2182
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Texas Legislative Black Caucus, an organization
of African American lawmakers dedicated to advocating for the needs
and interests of their constituents, is celebrating the 50th
anniversary of its founding in 2023; and
WHEREAS, The caucus was formed in 1973 with eight founding
members, Representatives Anthony Hall, Mickey Leland, Senfronia
Thompson, and Craig Washington of Houston, Representatives Sam
Hudson, Eddie Bernice Johnson, and Paul Ragsdale of Dallas, and
Representative G. J. Sutton of San Antonio; since its inception,
the organization has remained committed to implementing policies
that provide communities with resources for economic growth and to
serving as a liaison between politicians and constituents; and
WHEREAS, Today, the Texas Legislative Black Caucus is
composed of 18 members of the Texas House of Representatives and two
members of the Texas Senate; under the leadership of Representative
Ron Reynolds of Missouri City during the 88th Legislative Session,
the men and women of the organization continue to work to promote
dialogue on issues of concern to their communities and to pass
legislation that reflects the priorities of the Texans they serve;
and
WHEREAS, Over the last five decades, the members of the Texas
Legislative Black Caucus, past and present, have demonstrated the
strength that can be achieved through collective action, and it is a
privilege to join in congratulating the organization on reaching
this special milestone; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the Texas Legislative Black Caucus on the
occasion of its 50th anniversary and extend to its members sincere
best wishes for the future; 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.