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By:  Bonnen                                                       H.R. No. 218







R E S O L U T I O N

	WHEREAS, Dr. Robert Schwebel has deservedly been named Man of 

the Year by the Brazoria Chamber of Commerce; and

	WHEREAS, The Man of the Year award was created to honor 

Brazoria citizens who have made significant contributions to their 

community, and Dr. Schwebel is indeed one such individual, having 

long been committed to enriching the lives of others; and

	WHEREAS, This esteemed gentleman has led efforts to draw 

increased attention to Brazoria by helping to preserve the rich 

heritage of this historical community and its environs, which is 

proudly regarded by many as the place "Where Texas Began"; and

	WHEREAS, Through his work as president of the Brazoria 

Heritage Foundation, he has played a pivotal role in a project 

designed to transform the former Brazoria Elementary School into a 

civic center and museum that will become a showpiece for the 

community; to that end, he has spent countless hours recruiting 

volunteers, organizing fund-raisers, soliciting donations, and 

applying for grant money; and

	WHEREAS, Dr. Schwebel's genuine love of history and valuable 

promotion of Brazoria have made him most worthy of the recognition 

bestowed on him by his community, and it is a pleasure to join his 

fellow citizens in honoring him; now, therefore, be it

	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 

Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby congratulate Dr. Robert 

Schwebel on being named Man of the Year by the Brazoria Chamber of 

Commerce and commend him for his dedication to preserving the 

history of his community and thereby the Lone Star State; and, be it 

further

	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 

prepared for Dr. Schwebel as an expression of high regard by the 

Texas House of Representatives.