H.R. No. 478



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Brady Eugene Brooks of 
Jacksonville on April 3, 2006, at the age of 30, has brought a 
tremendous loss to the family and friends of this fine man; and
	WHEREAS, Born May 28, 1975, in San Antonio, Brady Brooks 
graduated in 1993 from Jacksonville High School, where he met and 
fell in love with Jeana Pierce; the couple married on December 29, 
1995, and then followed the work of Mr. Brooks all over the country 
as he gained experience in horse training as part of earning his 
associate's degree in equine technology; on their return to Texas, 
he went on to earn a bachelor's degree in computer science from The 
University of Texas at Tyler; and
	WHEREAS, An accomplished computer programmer, Mr. Brooks was 
employed at the Grapeland division of Nucor Vulcraft, where he 
brought intelligence and dedication to his work developing 
software; he was instrumental in developing the NUVU CAD system, 
and it has since been named the "Brady Brooks Nucor Project" in his 
honor; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks was a man of many diverse hobbies and 
interests, and he was known for applying his characteristic 
diligence and passion to each one of them; in his time on this 
earth, he explored and pursued such activities as archery, sword 
collecting, dog breeding, robot building, and hunting, to name but 
a few; he especially enjoyed playing the guitar and practicing 
photography, for which he won awards; and
	WHEREAS, He and his wife were blessed with a son, Chase, and 
this loving father gladly devoted much of his free time to playing 
with his beloved son; as a 10th anniversary present to his wife, 
Brady Brooks began building his family a new home, and a week before 
his passing, they were delighted to move in to it; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Brooks was a lifetime member of Central Baptist 
Church in Jacksonville, where he enjoyed the fellowship of many; 
and
	WHEREAS, A devoted husband, father, son, and friend, Brady 
Brooks lived his life with enthusiasm, integrity, and conviction, 
and although he will be deeply missed, memories of his unwavering 
faith and loving nature may serve to comfort all those who held him 
dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Brady Eugene Brooks and extend sincere sympathy to the members of 
his family: to his wife, Jeana Pierce-Brooks; to his son, Charles 
Pierce (Chase) Brooks; to his parents, Barry Brooks and Pat Brooks; 
to his sister, Brenda Rocchio and her husband, Lealand Rocchio; to 
his mother-in-law, JoAnn Pierce; to his sisters-in-law, Teresa 
Butler and her husband, Scott Butler, and Kitty D'Lynn and her 
husband, Greg Marshall; to his nieces, Mary Blythe and Hannah 
Rocchio; to his nephews, Jared and Kevin Marshall and Solomon 
Butler; and to his other relatives and many friends; and, be it 
further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brady 
Brooks.

                                                                          Hopson


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 478 was unanimously adopted by a 
rising vote of the House on May 12, 2006.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House