1-1                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 402
 1-2           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-3     recognize J. D. "Buddy" Baccus for his excellent leadership as
 1-4     a Mason; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Mr. Baccus began his dedicated service on
 1-6     May 2, 1956, as a Master Mason in Park Place Masonic Lodge
 1-7     Number 1172; and
 1-8           WHEREAS, Compassionate and committed, Buddy Baccus has
 1-9     contributed innumerable hours to assist the welfare of Masons
1-10     and their families; and
1-11           WHEREAS, From 1977 through 1978, he was Grand Commander of
1-12     the Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Texas; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Potentate of Arabia Temple Shrine in 1988,
1-14     Mr. Baccus has been Chairman and Personal Representative of the
1-15     Sovereign Grand Inspector General of Texas of the Scottish Rite
1-16     for the Valley of Houston since July 26, 1988; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Buddy Baccus has been Grand High Priest of the
1-18     Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Texas, and he has been
1-19     Grand Master of the Grand Council of Royal and Select Masons of
1-20     Texas; and
1-21           WHEREAS, A wonderful asset to his community,
1-22     J. D. "Buddy" Baccus has been an enthusiastic and loyal leader
1-23     in his many activities with the Masons; now, therefore, be it
1-24           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-1     76th Legislature, hereby commend Mr. Baccus for his many charitable
 2-2     acts; and, be it further
 2-3           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-4     J. D. "Buddy" Baccus as an expression of the highest regard of
 2-5     the Texas Senate.
 2-6                                                                Whitmire
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 2-8                                          President of the Senate
 2-9                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-10                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-11                                  on March 15, 1999.
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2-13                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-15                                           Member, Texas Senate