H.R. No. 770 is a resolution congratulating Stephen Wayne Jackson Sr. for receiving the 2025 Outstanding Texan Award for House District 111 from the Texas Legislative Black Caucus. A native of Dallas, Mr. Jackson has a distinguished background, having graduated from South Oak Cliff High School and Texas A&M University before serving eight years in the U.S. Army, including in elite units such as the 82nd Airborne Division Special Forces. After his military service, he advanced in the retail sector, ultimately becoming the director of operations at Minyard Food Stores. In 2016, he transitioned to a role at Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto, where he has utilized his skills to lead initiatives that support underserved communities.
The resolution highlights Mr. Jackson's dedication to community service through his work at the church, where he has directed logistics and community outreach efforts, including food distribution and job fairs. He is supported by his wife, Portia, and takes pride in their six children and thirteen grandchildren. The Texas House of Representatives expresses its admiration for Mr. Jackson's contributions to the community and wishes him continued success in his endeavors. The resolution was adopted on April 17, 2025, with a vote of 133 in favor and 7 against.