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.
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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 May 25, 1993.
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   2-15                                        Secretary of the Senate
   2-16                                 _____________________________________
   2-17                                         Member, Texas Senate