By:  Nixon                                             S.R. No. 338

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 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3                                  In Memory

 1-4                                     of

 1-5                             Ernest W. Brewster

 1-6           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens

 1-7     of Carthage in mourning the loss of Ernest W. Brewster, who died

 1-8     March 10, 1997, at the age of 74; and

 1-9           WHEREAS, Born June 22, 1922, in the Pinehill area of

1-10     Rusk County, Ernest Brewster attended Concord High School in

1-11     Mount Enterprise; he graduated from Texas College in Tyler and

1-12     earned a master's degree in business administration from

1-13     Texas Southern University; and

1-14           WHEREAS, Mr. Brewster was a successful educator and

1-15     businessman who served his country during World War II; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Devoted to public service throughout his life, he

1-17     was dedicated to his work as a teacher, coach, and administrator

1-18     with the Carthage Independent School District for 44 years; he was

1-19     also the owner of a service station in Carthage for over 30 years;

1-20     and

1-21           WHEREAS, Known to his friends as "Mr. B," Ernest Brewster

1-22     was deeply committed to helping children; he encouraged youths to

1-23     attend school and church and worked with summer jobs programs to

 2-1     aid youngsters in their search for jobs; and

 2-2           WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman,

 2-3     Mr. Brewster was respected for his many accomplishments and was a

 2-4     beloved leader in his community; and

 2-5           WHEREAS, His innumerable civic activities included serving

 2-6     as a president of the Kiwanis Club of Carthage and being an active

 2-7     member of the City of Carthage Planning and Zoning Commission, the

 2-8     Child Welfare Board, the Panola County Chamber of Commerce, and

 2-9     the East Texas Council of Governments; and

2-10           WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, compassion, and

2-11     generosity, he gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his

2-12     wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those

2-13     who knew him; and

2-14           WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mr. Brewster was a member and

2-15     trustee of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Carthage; and

2-16           WHEREAS, Ernest Brewster was a devoted husband and father

2-17     who lived his life to the fullest, and he leaves behind memories

2-18     that will be treasured forever by his family and many friends;

2-19     now, therefore, be it

2-20           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

2-21     75th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the

2-22     bereaved family of Ernest W. Brewster:  his wife of 41 years,

2-23     Atholene Brewster; his sons, Winston and Kevan; and his daughters,

2-24     Machelle and Annelle; and, be it further

2-25           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for

 3-1     the members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy

 3-2     from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this

 3-3     day, it do so in memory of Ernest W. Brewster.

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 3-5                                          President of the Senate

 3-6                                       I hereby certify that the above

 3-7                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

 3-8                                  on March 13, 1997, by a rising vote.

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3-10                                          Secretary of the Senate

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3-12                                           Member, Texas Senate