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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1056
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Jerome Gray, who is the recipient of the Heart of |
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Houston award from the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program; and |
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WHEREAS, The Fifth Ward Enrichment Program is a youth |
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leadership and development program for at-risk males who live in |
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one of Houston's most economically depressed neighborhoods; it |
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is designed to empower boys to become responsible men and |
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productive members of their families and of the community; and |
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WHEREAS, Jerome Gray is a media professional with more than |
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20 years of work experience and community involvement in Houston; |
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he has covered many major news events across the world as a |
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broadcast journalist, winning numerous prestigious awards for |
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his work; and |
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WHEREAS, He is also an artist and has held a number of art |
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shows to benefit various children's charities; he has served on |
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many boards of directors for nonprofit community organizations |
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and particularly enjoys working on projects that provide |
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positive role models for children; he has helped raise several |
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million dollars for charity, and he has received more than 200 |
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awards for his community service; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Gray is renowned for his journalistic talent |
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and his award-winning work; that he takes the time to devote |
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countless hours to humanitarian endeavors is a tribute to his |
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fine character and his compassion for others; now, therefore, be |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Jerome Gray for his dedication to |
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improving his community and extend to him congratulations on |
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receiving the Heart of Houston award from the Fifth Ward |
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Enrichment Program; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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Ellis |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 21, 2011. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |