H.R. No. 701
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The African American Education Archives and History
Program is honoring 12 distinguished Texans at its annual Hall of
Fame Induction Ceremony/Luncheon in Dallas on April 12, 2025; and
WHEREAS, Founded in 2002, AAEAHP is a collaborative effort
among local educators and the African American Museum; the
organization works to raise awareness of the African American
educational experience in Dallas County, collect and preserve
archival material, support students and young educators, and
recognize outstanding individuals; since its inception, the
organization has been responsible for numerous initiatives, among
them the African American Education Hall of Fame, the Sankofa
Children's Center at the African American Museum, oral history,
historical archives, a scholarship program, and curriculum
development; and
WHEREAS, The Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Educators include
Dr. Helen Benjamin, Cassandra Black, Robert Edison, Dr. Levatta
Levels, Dr. Larry Lewis, Bertric Manning, Dora Wesley Morris,
Cheryl Smith, Norma Wright, and the late Dr. Charles Matthews; in
addition, Senator Royce West and Curtis King are being recognized
with Presidential Awards; and
WHEREAS, Through their exemplary contributions, these
visionaries have earned the respect and admiration of the education
community, and their accomplishments have set an inspiring example
for their fellow citizens; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate the 2025 African American
Education Archives and History Program Hall of Fame Induction
Ceremony honorees and extend to them sincere best wishes for the
future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the individuals as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
A. Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 701 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 131, Nays 9, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House