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 1-2                          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 224
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to
 1-4     recognize an exemplary gentleman, Roy Joseph Brandys; a devoted
 1-5     husband and loving father and grandfather, he has earned the love
 1-6     and affection of all who know him; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, Born February 16, 1921, Roy grew up in the
 1-8     working-class neighborhoods of Chicago's north and west sides; as a
 1-9     young man, Roy earned a reputation as a capable student and a fine
1-10     craftsman, who possessed an ability to build and fix things; and
1-11           WHEREAS, After attending Holy Innocence Grade School and
1-12     Crane Tech High School, Roy volunteered for World War II; he
1-13     served his country faithfully from 1942 through 1946 as a member
1-14     of the United States Army Air Corps, working as crew chief of the
1-15     P-38s while stationed in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East; he
1-16     ultimately earned the rank of sergeant; and
1-17           WHEREAS, Following his wartime service, Roy returned to
1-18     Chicago and established a much-loved and successful venue,
1-19     Alroy's Liquor Store and Cocktail Bar, where community members
1-20     enjoyed themselves after a hard day's work; and
1-21           WHEREAS, Roy ran his popular establishment until 1962,
1-22     when he left the business to become a truck driver for Goldblatt's
1-23     Department Store, an occupation which he retired from in 1987; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Family and friends have consistently played the
 2-2     most important role in Roy's life; he always put his children
 2-3     first, making time to attend their athletic games and other
 2-4     functions, and he is widely respected by residents of his
 2-5     neighborhood as a community leader; and
 2-6           WHEREAS, On November 3, 2001, Roy will be married 50 years
 2-7     to the cherished partner of his life, Evelyn Geraldine Schank; he
 2-8     and his wife are the proud parents of two children, Roy and Donna;
 2-9     Roy and Evelyn also treasure their five grandchildren, Lyndzee,
2-10     Dylan, Tyler, Ellen, and Megan; and
2-11           WHEREAS, Over the years, Roy's wisdom, warmth, and valued
2-12     counsel have been a source of comfort and strength to many; a man
2-13     of unflinching integrity and steadfast generosity, Roy is truly
2-14     worthy of the highest praise; now, therefore, be it
2-15           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-16     77th Legislature, hereby recognize Roy Joseph Brandys for his
2-17     many accomplishments; and, be it further
2-18           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
2-19     Mr. Brandys as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-20                                                               Shapleigh
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2-22                                          President of the Senate
2-23                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-24                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-25                                  on February 12, 2001.
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2-27                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-29                                           Member, Texas Senate