HR 9001C 2003
1	House Resolution
2	A resolution honoring the memory of Dr. Israel Tribble,
3	Jr.
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5	WHEREAS, apprehended as a coconspirator in an attempted
6	practical joke, young Philadelphia 10th grader "Ike" Tribble,
7	son of a single mother with a third-grade education, was singled
8	out by his teacher, who, sensing the boy's extraordinary
9	potential, pulled him from his trade-school curriculum and
10	immersed him in college preparatory courses, predicting that
11	"some day you're going to make a mark for your race," and
12	WHEREAS, five decades later, after earning a bachelor's
13	degree from Montclair State University in New Jersey, rising to
14	the rank of captain in the United States Army, receiving
15	master's and doctoral degrees from California State and Stanford
16	Universities, respectively, and devoting himself to a career in
17	higher education, Dr. Israel Tribble authored his first book,
18	"Making their Mark: Educating African-American Children," and
19	WHEREAS, Dr. Tribble served in schools and colleges from
20	the West Coast to the East Coast as instructor, administrator,
21	and officer and held high positions in the United States
22	Departments of Defense and Education; he was one of the few
23	blacks in the inner circle of Tampa business leaders and, the
24	first black chair of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce,
25	crafted a board that better represents the diverse business
26	community; he held about 30 appointed positions on various
27	boards and committees and, as director of the Florida Education
28	Fund for 17 years, helped a generation of African Americans earn
29	doctoral and law degrees through financial aid, emotional
30	support, and inspiration, and
31	WHEREAS, on June 21, 2003, the remarkable life of an
32	outstanding family man, business leader, and champion of
33	African-American history and scholarship ended after 62 years,
34	remembered and mourned by family, friends, colleagues,
35	politicians, and, perhaps his greatest legacy, scores of
36	advanced degree holders, among whom was his elder daughter, who,
37	on May 10, fulfilled her father's wish that she earn a doctorate
38	so she "could be Dr. Tribble just like him," NOW, THEREFORE,
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40	Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of
41	Florida:
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43	That the Members of the House of Representatives join to
44	express their respect and honor for the late Dr. Israel Tribble,
45	Jr., a brilliant, courageous, dynamic leader, and to offer their
46	sincere condolences to his bereaved family.
47	BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be
48	presented to wife Sheila Simmons, to daughter Ahsha, and to
49	daughter Aiyisha as a tangible token of the sentiments expressed
50	herein.