By: Sims S.R. No. 1042 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased 1-3 to recognize L. D. Brinkman for his important contributions 1-4 to the Brangus cattle industry on the notable occasion of the 1-5 25th anniversary of Brink's Brangus; and 1-6 WHEREAS, One of the earliest cattlemen to become interested 1-7 in the Brangus breed, Mr. Brinkman has been actively involved in 1-8 the Brangus breeding industry since November, 1968; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Brink's Brangus is one of the few breeders to 1-10 remain at the forefront of the industry for 25 years and it 1-11 continues to be a leader in the development of the breed; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A pioneer in the development of bull syndication, 1-13 L. D. Brinkman was instrumental in the formation of the Hill Country 1-14 Brangus Breeders Association; and 1-15 WHEREAS, Dedicated to the establishment and continuation of 1-16 the Brangus industry, the respected cattleman helped found America's 1-17 Brangus Exposition and Futurity; and 1-18 WHEREAS, The original goals of the futurity were to show the 1-19 animals and expose youth and their families to the Brangus breed; and 1-20 WHEREAS, To express appreciation to L. D. Brinkman and 1-21 Glenn L. Brinkman for their magnificent contributions to the 1-22 Brangus breeding industry, the 1993 America's Brangus Exposition 1-23 and Futurity will be dedicated to them; now, therefore, be it 2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-2 73rd Legislature, hereby commend L. D. Brinkman for his 2-3 exceptional accomplishments and extend best wishes to him for 2-4 continued success in the Brangus breeding industry; and, be it 2-5 further 2-6 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-7 Mr. Brinkman as an expression of the admiration and high regard 2-8 of 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 May 25, 1993. 2-14 _____________________________________ 2-15 Secretary of the Senate 2-16 _____________________________________ 2-17 Member, Texas Senate