Recognizing the need for unity, organization, leadership, adequate representation, and the provision of sound legal information to and for the Black community of San Antonio, Texas, and recognizing further the fact that by education, training, and professional and social commitment, lawyers are uniquely prepared to perform such functions, we the members of the San Antonio Black Lawyers Association hereby dedicate ourselves, both individually and collectively, to provide a mechanism whereby the community problems may be addressed and resolved, needs may be identified and satisfied, wants may be articulated and fulfilled and goals may be formulated and achieved.