1-1 1 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 299 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Fred J. Brandesky 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 1-7 of Corpus Christi, Texas, in mourning the loss of Fred J. Brandesky, 1-8 who died February 6, 1999, at the age of 70; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Brandesky attended Del Mar College after 1-10 graduating in 1945 from Corpus Christi High School; and 1-11 WHEREAS, During the Korean War, he served his country in 1-12 the conflict by joining the United States Navy; and 1-13 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, 1-14 Mr. Brandesky was respected for his many accomplishments and 1-15 was a beloved leader in his community; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Mr. Brandesky was a dedicated member of the American 1-17 Legion Post 364 and served as its commander in 1961 and 1992; and 1-18 WHEREAS, His faith was an important part of Fred Brandesky's 1-19 life; he was a member of the Most Precious Blood Catholic Church 1-20 and the Catholic Union of Texas, K.J.T.; and 1-21 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he 1-22 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth, 1-23 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him; 1-24 and 2-1 WHEREAS, Fred Brandesky was a devoted husband and father, 2-2 and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 2-3 his family and friends; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-5 76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 2-6 family of Fred J. Brandesky: his wife, Betty; his sons, Richard 2-7 and James; his daughters, Tina and Belita; his brothers, Charles, 2-8 Robert, and Thomas; and his grandson, Michael; and, be it further 2-9 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared as 2-10 an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas Senate, and 2-11 that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-12 Fred J. Brandesky. 2-13 Truan 2-14 Armbrister Gallegos Nixon 2-15 Barrientos Harris Ogden 2-16 Bernsen Haywood Ratliff 2-17 Bivins Jackson Shapiro 2-18 Brown Lindsay Shapleigh 2-19 Cain Lucio Sibley 2-20 Carona Luna Wentworth 2-21 Duncan Madla West 2-22 Ellis Moncrief Whitmire 2-23 Fraser Nelson Zaffirini 2-24 Perry, President of the Senate 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 President of the Senate 2-27 I hereby certify that the above 2-28 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-29 on March 1, 1999, by a rising vote. 2-30 ______________________________________ 2-31 Secretary of the Senate 2-32 ______________________________________ 2-33 Dean of the Senate