H.R. No. 771
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Richard Lee Pace has been named a recipient of the
2025 Outstanding Texan Award for House District 111 by the Texas
Legislative Black Caucus; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of the University of North Texas,
Mr. Pace worked for the Dallas Police Department for 23 years,
joining as an officer in 1983 before moving to the SWAT operations
unit; over the course of his tenure, he became recognized for his
athletic ability, and in 2011, he was inducted into the Texas Police
Athletic Federation Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, In 1986, Mr. Pace concurrently embarked on his
second career as a home builder and developer; he has helped to
revitalize such South Dallas areas as Kilburn Avenue, Marjorie
Avenue, and C. L. Veasey Boulevard, and he also coauthored the book
Build Your Dream Home from Start to Finish; dedicated to giving back
to his community, he is currently constructing an affordable
housing development for homeless veterans; and
WHEREAS, Through his public service and his purposeful
endeavors, Richard Pace has demonstrated a lasting commitment to
making the city of Dallas a better place for all, 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 Richard Lee Pace 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. Pace 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. 771 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