By McClendonH.R. No. 748
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Tommy "T. C." Calvert of San Antonio has long been an outstanding civic
leader, and he is truly worthy of special recognition in light of his many years of hard work and
diligent community service; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman graduated from George W. Brackenridge High School
in 1971, attended San Antonio College, and later received a certificate of completion in dispute
resolution from St. Mary's Law School as well as an honorary doctor of humanity degree from
Guadalupe College in Seguin; he has also completed numerous additional education and training
endeavors and recently became a Licensed Chemical Dependence Counselor Intern; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Calvert has been a dedicated community leader for more than 25 years and
currently donates his time to 55 nonprofit community-based organizations; he holds the office of
president of the Neighborhood First Alliance and serves as executive director of the Southwest
Community Empowerment Center, and he has also served as project coordinator for San Antonio
Fighting Back and as special project officer for the Eastside San Antonio Economic
Development Council; and
WHEREAS, In addition to participating in numerous antidrug groups, Mr. Calvert has been
active with such worthy organizations as the National People's Action Organization,
Environmental Toxic Leadership Team, Corporate Responsibility and Jobs subcommittee, Davis
Scott YMCA Advisory Board, and Friendship Baptist Church; other organizations that have
benefited from his involvement include Frontline 2000, San Antonio Coalition for Environment
and Economic Justice, United Homeowners Improvement Association, Booker T. Washington
Instructional Leadership Team, and Wheatley Middle School PTA; and
WHEREAS, His diligent civic efforts have brought millions of dollars in grants to the
community and have addressed such important issues as education, housing, employment, drug
prevention, youth activities, and crime; and
WHEREAS, Some of the well-deserved accolades Mr. Calvert has received include the
YMCA Candle Lighter Award, an Outstanding Community Service Award from the United Way
of San Antonio, a Texas War on Drugs Youth Leadership Conference Award, a Community
Achievement Award from the San Antonio City Council, and others too numerous to mention;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Calvert has also been listed in Who's Who in American Politics,
Personalities of America, and Personalities of the South, and has received certificates of
appreciation from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Raul Jiminez
Thanksgiving Dinner, the San Antonio Independent School District, and St. Philip's College; and
WHEREAS, Tommy "T. C." Calvert has distinguished himself as a vital and valued member
of his community, and it is most fitting that he be recognized for his myriad accomplishments at
this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas Legislature hereby honor
Tommy "T. C." Calvert for his many civic contributions 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. Calvert as an
expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.