By: Turner S.R. No. 30 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, January 21, 1993, has been declared 1-3 "Cecil Cooper Day" in the City of Brenham and Washington County, 1-4 and it is indeed a privilege for the Texas Senate to congratulate 1-5 Cecil Cooper who is being honored in this important way; and 1-6 WHEREAS, A gifted baseball player, Mr. Cooper has been chosen 1-7 as the newest member of the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Truly deserving of the honor that has been bestowed 1-9 upon him, Mr. Cooper is the son of Roy and Ocie Cooper of Brenham 1-10 and is Brenham's first baseball player to be named to the 1-11 Texas Baseball Hall of Fame; and 1-12 WHEREAS, One of the community's heroes, Cecil Cooper enjoyed 1-13 a remarkably successful major league career with the Boston Red Sox 1-14 and the Milwaukee Brewers; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Cecil Cooper's splendid example of self-discipline 1-16 combined with his dedication, competitive spirit, and natural 1-17 talent have brought recognition and accolades to this deserving 1-18 Texan and to his community; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Through his achievements and noteworthy abilities, 1-20 Cecil Cooper has contributed immeasurably to the reputation of the 1-21 City of Brenham and Washington County; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Cecil Cooper's wife, Octavia, and his children, 1-23 Kelly and Brittin, are very pleased to be sharing this well-earned 2-1 acclamation with him; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-3 73rd Legislature, hereby extend hearty best wishes to Cecil Cooper 2-4 for having a day named as a tribute to him and for being selected 2-5 for the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 Mr. Cooper as a token of this superb achievement with all best 2-8 wishes for the future from the Texas Senate. 2-9 _____________________________________ 2-10 President of the Senate 2-11 I hereby certify that the 2-12 above Resolution was adopted by 2-13 the Senate on January 14, 1993. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate