Bill Text: TX HCR102 | 2021-2022 | 87th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Concurrent Resolution 102 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: Commending James Fuller for his service to Midland as an educator, administrator, and school board trustee.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2021-05-19 - Signed by the Governor [HCR102 Detail]

Download: Texas-2021-HCR102-Enrolled.html



	H.C.R. No. 102



	HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, For more than half a century, James Fuller has
	dedicated himself to the advancement of education and civil rights
	in West Texas through his work as an educator, administrator, and
	member of the Midland school board; and
	WHEREAS, A native of San Angelo, Mr. Fuller received his
	early education in segregated schools, and after serving in the
	U.S. Marine Corps, he earned an associate's degree from San Angelo
	College, a bachelor's degree from North Texas State University, and
	a master's degree from Texas Tech University; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his exemplary 52-year career,
	Mr. Fuller has been a champion for equality of opportunity and fair
	access to education; he taught for the Lubbock Independent School
	District and for Midland College, where he was an English professor
	for more than four decades; he also served the college as
	coordinator of the Professional Development and Teaching and
	Learning Center, director of the Campus Writing Lab, and assistant
	director of Developmental Studies; and
	WHEREAS, In 1988, Mr. Fuller was elected to the board of
	trustees of Midland ISD, and he served for 33 years, becoming the
	longest-tenured Black elected official in the city's history; he
	has been active as well with the Federation of Citizens United to
	Serve, Habitat for Humanity, Leadership Midland, the Midland
	African American Roots Historical/Cultural Arts Council, the
	Midland African American Chamber of Entrepreneurs, and the NAACP;
	and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Fuller's numerous awards include the Good
	Samaritan Award for Outstanding Community Service, an honorary life
	membership in the National PTA, the Community Service Award of the
	Midland chapter of the Links, Inc., the Premier Citizen Award from
	the Negro Business and Professional Women's Club of Midland, and
	the Community Service Award from the Midland branch of the NAACP,
	among others; and
	WHEREAS, A certified lay preacher, Mr. Fuller has been the
	pastor of the Visionary Hollowell United Methodist Church, a
	delegate to the UMC Northwest Texas Annual Conference, and an
	officer of St. Mark's United Methodist Church; throughout his life,
	he has worked alongside his wife of nearly 60 years, Robbyne Hocker
	Fuller, Midland's first licensed Black real estate agent, and
	together they have championed African American art, culture, and
	business; and
	WHEREAS, James Fuller's dedication, drive, and passion for
	justice have earned him the lasting respect and admiration of the
	citizens of Midland, and he may indeed reflect with pride on his
	outstanding record of achievement; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 87th Legislature of the State of Texas
	hereby commend James Fuller for his decades of service to the city
	of Midland and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued
	success and happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for Mr. Fuller as an expression of high regard by the Texas
	House of Representatives and Senate.

	Craddick


	______________________________	______________________________
	President of the Senate	Speaker of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 102 was adopted by the House on May
	8, 2021, by a non-record vote.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House


	I certify that H.C.R. No. 102 was adopted by the Senate on May
	10, 2021, by a viva-voce vote.

	______________________________
	Secretary of the Senate
	APPROVED: __________________
	Date

	__________________
	Governor