H.R. No. 770
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Stephen Wayne Jackson Sr. has been named a recipient
of the 2025 Outstanding Texan Award for House District 111 by the
Texas Legislative Black Caucus; and
WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Mr. Jackson graduated from South
Oak Cliff High School and went on to attend Texas A&M University; he
subsequently answered his nation's call to duty by enlisting in the
U.S. Army, and over the course of eight years, he served in such
elite units as the 82nd Airborne Division Special Forces Unit, the
1st Ranger Battalion, and the 1st Cavalry Airmobile Division; on
his return to civilian life, he began working in the retail
industry, and he rose through the ranks at Minyard Food Stores to
become director of operations; and
WHEREAS, In 2016, Mr. Jackson transitioned to a career with
Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto, which has allowed
him to blend his professional expertise with his passion for
service; throughout his exemplary tenure with CMBC, he has served
as both director of logistics and director of community outreach,
and in these capacities, he has overseen a number of vital
initiatives benefiting underserved communities, including food
distribution programs and job and resource fairs; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Jackson enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Portia, and he takes great pride in their 6
children and 13 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Through his steadfast commitment to leadership and
community service, Stephen Jackson has made a positive difference
in the lives of countless Texans, and he is indeed deserving of this
prestigious honor; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Stephen Wayne Jackson Sr. on his
receipt of a 2025 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas
Legislative Black Caucus and extend to him sincere best wishes for
continued success with his important work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Jackson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Y. Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 770 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2025, by the following vote: Yeas 128, Nays 12, 2 present, not
voting.
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Chief Clerk of the House