HR29 - In memory of Albert Black of Austin.

      H.R. No. 29       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew to   a close with the passing of admired educator Albert Black of Austin   on August 11, 2024, at the age of 75; and          WHEREAS, Born in Crockett on May 4, 1949, Albert Black   graduated from Paul Quinn College in 1970; he began his career as an   elementary school teacher and principal in the Waco Independent   School District; after earning a master's degree from Prairie View   A&M University, he joined the Texas Education Agency and rose to   become a senior program director; he retired following a noteworthy   27-year tenure, but he was soon recruited by Child Inc, Head Start;   as executive director, he guided the expansion of center capacity,   implementation of innovative programs, and formation of strategic   partnerships with local school districts, businesses, and   nonprofit groups; the organization also realized improvements in   performance measures and provided professional development   opportunities for staff; in April 2024, he was named president of   the Region VI Head Start Association Board; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Black married the former Kathy Gaither on   April 17, 1981, and they were blessed with two children, Kaneisha   and Elijah; eventually, his treasured family grew to include two   grandchildren, Karis and Trey; he was predeceased by his beloved   daughter; a man of faith, he led the Men's Ministry at Mt. Zion   Baptist Church and served as Brotherhood Ministry president for the   St. John District Brotherhood, the Missionary Baptist General   Convention of Texas, and the National Baptist Convention of   America; he also gave selflessly of his time and talents to mentor a   host of young men; among numerous accolades, he received a 2024   Presidential Volunteer Service Award from the Austin Black Business   Journal & Community News ; and          WHEREAS, Albert Black enriched the lives of innumerable   people, and although he will be deeply missed, those he left behind   will cherish their memories of his warmth, kindness, and   compassion; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Albert Black and   extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,   Kathy Gaither Black; to his son, Elijah Black; to his   grandchildren, Karis and Trey; and to his many other relatives and   friends; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be   prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of   Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Albert   Black.     Cole     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 29 was unanimously adopted by a rising   vote of the House on March 6, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House