Dallas Education Hero Sam Tasby Succumbs

On Sunday, August 16, 2015, the heroic lead plaintiff in the historic Dallas ISD desegregation case, Sam Tasby, passed away at the age of 93. Texas State Representative Helen Giddings (D-Dallas) offers the following statement to Mr. Tasby’s family and friends: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of Sam Tasby during this most difficult time. Mr. Tasby was a courageous man and father, who helped open the doors in Dallas ISD for all students, regardless of the color of their skin. His unyielding dedication to education for the children of Dallas will never be forgotten, and will always be appreciated. We will continue to try to live up to his rule of thumb – no matter the task, large or small, do it as best as it can possibly be done.”

The funeral for Sam Tasby will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Concord Church (6808 Pastor Bailey Drive), in Dallas.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the Sam Tasby Scholarship. The scholarship, created in 2011, offers support to students
who attended Sam Tasby Middle School for three years and are applying to college or vocational school. Donations can be sent to: Sam Tasby Middle School, 7001 Fair Oaks Avenue, Dallas, TX 75231.