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