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
	______________________________
	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.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House