By: Gallegos S.R. No. 755 1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION 1-2 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to 1-3 recognize James E. Brooks who was recently awarded a Lifetime 1-4 Membership in the Galena Park Chamber of Commerce; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Born in Thornton, Texas, in Limestone County on 1-6 August 9, 1930, he graduated from Thornton High School in 1948; 1-7 Mr. Brooks served his country honorably in the Korean conflict 1-8 in the United States Army from 1951 through 1953; and 1-9 WHEREAS, He married Mildred Daigle in May, 1954; together 1-10 they established a home and raised their daughter, Betty Jean, and 1-11 are the proud grandparents of three wonderful grandchildren; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A man of strong religious convictions, James Brooks 1-13 is a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Galena Park; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This outstanding public servant has recently 1-15 retired from being a plumbing contractor and is presently serving 1-16 his seventh term as Water and Sewer Commissioner in Galena Park; 1-17 and 1-18 WHEREAS, Always willing to give of his time and energy to 1-19 a worthy cause, James E. Brooks is highly regarded by his fellow 1-20 citizens; and 1-21 WHEREAS, Galena Park is indeed fortunate to count him as 1-22 one of its most dedicated leaders; now, therefore, be it 1-23 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-1 74th Legislature, hereby extend congratulations to James E. Brooks 2-2 on being awarded a Lifetime Membership in the Galena Park Chamber 2-3 of Commerce; and, be it further 2-4 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-5 him as an expression of the highest regard of the Texas Senate. 2-6 ______________________________________ 2-7 President of the Senate 2-8 I hereby certify that the above 2-9 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-10 on April 20, 1995. 2-11 ______________________________________ 2-12 Secretary of the Senate 2-13 ______________________________________ 2-14 Member, Texas Senate