H.R. No. 1348

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The death of Dr. Kendell Beck of Dallas on March 11,
	2015, at the age of 81, brought a great loss to his family, friends,
	and colleagues; and
	WHEREAS, Born on August 19, 1933, Kendell Beck graduated as
	the salutatorian of Booker T. Washington High School before earning
	his bachelor's degree from Paul Quinn College; he went on to
	complete a master's degree in education at Prairie View A&M
	University, receive certificates in mathematics from East Texas
	State University and communication from Texas A&M University, and
	earn doctorates in ministry and philosophy from Vision
	International University; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Beck was employed as a food inspector with the
	federal government for a decade prior to embarking on a career in
	education with the Dallas Independent School District; he worked in
	the district for more than 30 years, teaching mathematics and
	holding a number of important administrative positions, including
	principal and director of alternative programs; and
	WHEREAS, Active in his professional community, Dr. Beck was a
	member of the Texas State Teachers Association, the National
	Alliance of Black School Educators, the Texas Alliance of Black
	School Educators, and the National Teachers Association, among
	others; in addition, he helped raise scholarship funds for
	Dallas-area students through his affiliation with the United Negro
	College Fund; and
	WHEREAS, Dr. Beck also gave freely of his time and energies
	as president of the Paul Quinn College National Alumni Association,
	and he was a board member and chair for Volunteers of America Texas;
	a man of deep faith, he was a certified lay speaker for the United
	Methodist Church and a valued congregant of St. Paul United
	Methodist Church, which he served as a steward and trustee; and
	WHEREAS, Through the years, Dr. Beck was recognized with many
	awards and honors, such as the 2007 Outstanding Texan Award from the
	Texas Legislative Black Caucus and the Presidential Citation from
	the Paul Quinn College National Association for Equal Opportunity
	in Higher Education; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and
	support of his wife, Dr. Mary Beck, and he took great pride in their
	children, Kendell, Cheryl, Janice, Reginald, Taft, and Edward, and
	in their eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Kendell Beck made a positive impact in countless
	lives through his contributions as an educator and as a leader in
	his community, and he leaves behind a record of service that his
	loved ones can remember with pride; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Kendell Beck
	and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
	wife, Dr. Mary Beck; to his children, Kendell Beck Jr., Cheryl
	White and her husband, Robert, Janice Beck, Reginald Beck, Taft
	Wilson Jr. and his wife, Aletha, and Edward Wilson and his wife,
	Henretta; to his grandchildren, Chinekwau Alexander, Dedrick and
	Brittany White, and Daiquari, Taft, Rodrick, Tiffany, and Edward
	Wilson; to his great-grandchildren, Kenadee, Kourtnee, Aryah,
	Kamron, and Kyra; and to his other relatives and many 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
	Dr. Kendell Beck.
	Davis of Dallas
	______________________________
	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 1348 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on M
	arch 19, 2015.
	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House