H.R. No. 29
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to
a close with the passing of admired educator Albert Black of Austin
on August 11, 2024, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Born in Crockett on May 4, 1949, Albert Black
graduated from Paul Quinn College in 1970; he began his career as an
elementary school teacher and principal in the Waco Independent
School District; after earning a master's degree from Prairie View
A&M University, he joined the Texas Education Agency and rose to
become a senior program director; he retired following a noteworthy
27-year tenure, but he was soon recruited by Child Inc, Head Start;
as executive director, he guided the expansion of center capacity,
implementation of innovative programs, and formation of strategic
partnerships with local school districts, businesses, and
nonprofit groups; the organization also realized improvements in
performance measures and provided professional development
opportunities for staff; in April 2024, he was named president of
the Region VI Head Start Association Board; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black married the former Kathy Gaither on
April 17, 1981, and they were blessed with two children, Kaneisha
and Elijah; eventually, his treasured family grew to include two
grandchildren, Karis and Trey; he was predeceased by his beloved
daughter; a man of faith, he led the Men's Ministry at Mt. Zion
Baptist Church and served as Brotherhood Ministry president for the
St. John District Brotherhood, the Missionary Baptist General
Convention of Texas, and the National Baptist Convention of
America; he also gave selflessly of his time and talents to mentor a
host of young men; among numerous accolades, he received a 2024
Presidential Volunteer Service Award from the Austin Black Business
Journal & Community News; and
WHEREAS, Albert Black enriched the lives of innumerable
people, and although he will be deeply missed, those he left behind
will cherish their memories of his warmth, kindness, and
compassion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Albert Black and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Kathy Gaither Black; to his son, Elijah Black; to his
grandchildren, Karis and Trey; and to his many other relatives and
friends; 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 Albert
Black.
Cole
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 29 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on March 6, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House