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.
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   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.
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   2-15                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-16                                 _____________________________________
   2-17                                         Member, Texas Senate