By: Ratliff S.C.R. No. 77 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas takes great 1-2 pride in recognizing Dr. James M. Brunette for his selection as the 1-3 1995 "I Love Paris" honoree; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Each year the Paris Education Foundation sponsors an 1-5 endowment gala to provide a permanent scholarship fund in the name 1-6 of an individual who has made substantial contributions to the 1-7 community; Dr. Brunette is being honored for his lifetime of 1-8 selfless service to citizens of the Paris area; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Dr. James Brunette began his successful career in 1-10 Paris in 1948 when he joined the dental staff of Saint Joseph 1-11 Hospital; he left in 1952 to serve in the United States Army Dental 1-12 Corps and was the Division Dental Surgeon of the 2nd Infantry 1-13 Division attached to the 23rd Medical Company in Korea; and 1-14 WHEREAS, He resumed dental practice in 1954 in Paris, and 1-15 since 1961, he has worked exclusively in the field of orthodontics; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Devoted to the community and to his profession, Dr. 1-18 Brunette has dedicated his life to providing superior dental care 1-19 for area residents; for his outstanding work he was recognized in 1-20 1974 as the Dentist of the Year by the Paris Dental Assistants 1-21 Association; in 1991, he received the Life Membership Award from 1-22 the Texas Dental Association; and 1-23 WHEREAS, In addition to his professional service, Dr. 2-1 Brunette has contributed greatly to his city and county as a civic 2-2 leader; he directed the Greater Civic Center Development Committee 2-3 in planning the Love Civic Center and currently serves as chairman 2-4 of its governing board; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Talented and resourceful, Dr. Brunette has been 2-6 highly successful in the various positions he has held in city 2-7 government; he served on the city council for 10 years and served 2-8 two terms as mayor; he was vice-president of the ArkLaTexCouncil of 2-9 Governments in the mid-60s and served on the board of directors of 2-10 the Texas Municipal League; and 2-11 WHEREAS, He has served as president of the chamber of 2-12 commerce and was named Outstanding Small Business Person of the 2-13 Year in 1993; he is a member of the Development Council of 2-14 McCuistion Regional Medical Center and the Red River Valley Fair 2-15 Association Board of Directors; and 2-16 WHEREAS, A Paul Harris Fellow of the Rotary Club, Dr. 2-17 Brunette received the Lions International's highest honor, the 2-18 Melvin Jones Fellow award, in 1994; and 2-19 WHEREAS, A devoted family man and a friend to many, Dr. 2-20 Brunette is beloved by the people of Paris; his concern for others 2-21 is legendary, and he has played a major role in the betterment of 2-22 the Paris community; and 2-23 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman with an 2-24 engaging personality, Dr. Brunette is a source of strength to the 2-25 residents of Paris and Lamar County; his generosity and hard work 3-1 reflect his remarkable dedication and his deep commitment to 3-2 helping his fellowman; now, therefore, be it 3-3 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 3-4 hereby commend Dr. James M. Brunette for his worthy accomplishments 3-5 and extend congratulations to him on his selection as the "I Love 3-6 Paris" honoree; and, be it further 3-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for him 3-8 as an expression of esteem from the Texas Legislature.