TITLE: Honoring Dr. Richard Black for his years of service to the Texas Dental Association.

SUMMARY: Honoring Dr. Richard Black for his years of service to the Texas Dental Association.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Dr. Richard C. Black of El Paso has greatly benefited the Texas Dental Association through his dedicated leadership; and WHEREAS, A former president of the association, Rick Black served six terms as chair of the Council on Legislative and Regulatory Affairs; he has also served the organization as senior director of the board, as chair of the Council on Ethics and Judicial Affairs, and as a member of a number of committees; and WHEREAS, Dr. Black has contributed to the advancement of his profession on a national level through his service on the American Dental Association Council on Government Affairs and on the ADA Council on Ethics, Bylaws and Judicial Affairs; in addition, he is a former president of the El Paso District Dental Society; and WHEREAS, The recipient of many accolades, Dr. Black was accorded the ADA President's Citation and three TDA President's Awards, and he is a fellow of the American College of Dentists and International College of Dentists; and WHEREAS, Born and raised in El Paso, Dr. Black graduated from Southern Methodist University; he received his dental degree and his master's degree in oral biology from The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston, where he also completed his orthodontic specialty residency; in 1978, he established an orthodontics practice in his hometown; he has given generously of his time and talents to the community as president of the Sun Bowl, Sunturians, and First Presbyterian Preschool and as chair of Border Children's Health Center and the El Paso City/County Health Board; and WHEREAS, Richard Black has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to his profession, and it is indeed fitting to recognize him for his outstanding service; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby honor Dr. Richard Black for his leadership in the Texas Dental Association and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Dr. Black as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. M rquez Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1983 was adopted by the House on April 22, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House