R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, J. Robert Brown of El Paso has been reappointed to
 1-2     the Texas Tech University Board of Regents by Governor Rick Perry,
 1-3     and his dedicated efforts in behalf of the university are indeed
 1-4     deserving of recognition and praise; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, A graduate of Texas Tech University in 1968 with a
 1-6     bachelor's degree in marketing, Mr. Brown got his law degree from
 1-7     St. Mary's University in 1971; he is president and chairman of the
 1-8     board of Desert Eagle Distributing Company of El Paso, Culberson,
 1-9     and Hudspeth counties and co-owner of the Anheuser-Busch
1-10     distributorship in Roswell, New Mexico; and
1-11           WHEREAS, First appointed to the board of his undergraduate
1-12     alma mater in April 1995 by Governor George Bush, Mr. Brown has
1-13     served with distinction over the past six years; his tenure on the
1-14     board includes serving as vice chairman, and he is also a member of
1-15     the President's Council; and
1-16           WHEREAS, This notable civic and business leader is chairman
1-17     of the board of the El Paso Chamber of Commerce Foundation and a
1-18     director of the Chase Bank of Texas in El Paso; in addition, he is
1-19     active with the El Paso Boy Scouts and the Sun Bowl Association;
1-20     and
1-21           WHEREAS, Mr. Brown has made many significant contributions to
1-22     the cause of higher education and to his community and this state,
1-23     and it is indeed appropriate that he receive special legislative
1-24     recognition at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-1           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-2     Legislature hereby congratulate J. Robert Brown on his
 2-3     reappointment to the Texas Tech University Board of Regents and
 2-4     extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it
 2-5     further
 2-6           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
 2-7     prepared for Mr. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas
 2-8     House of Representatives.
                                                                      Chavez
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 775 was adopted by the House on April
         18, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House