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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 830
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Bradie Gene James for his ongoing philanthropic |
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efforts and his outstanding leadership; and |
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WHEREAS, This renowned football player has made a priority |
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of giving back to the community, whether in his hometown of |
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Monroe, Louisiana, or in his adopted city of Dallas, Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, A standout linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys, |
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Bradie James launched Foundation 56 in 2007 in honor of his late |
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mother, Etta James; and |
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WHEREAS, Foundation 56 is dedicated to expanding and |
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enhancing the quality of life of women, men, and families who |
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have been directly or indirectly affected by breast cancer; since |
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its founding, it has served some 25,000 individuals; and |
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WHEREAS, The organization has helped to fund mobile |
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mammogram units in South Louisiana and North Texas, and in 2010, |
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it unveiled the Bradie James Resource Center in the Women's |
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Imaging Center at Methodist Dallas Medical Center; and |
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WHEREAS, Bradie James is also a much-respected mentor to |
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young people; he works with the Heroes Foundation to encourage |
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at-risk children through sports, and he has sponsored summer |
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football camps for youngsters in his hometown of Monroe; and |
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WHEREAS, This star athlete also holds a degree in |
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criminology and was named a National Scholar Athlete by the |
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National Football Foundation; he is an inspiring role model to |
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people of all ages, and his many accomplishments and his |
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heartfelt philanthropic efforts are truly worthy of recognition |
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and praise; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, hereby commend Bradie Gene James for his |
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exceptional leadership and his tireless humanitarian pursuits |
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and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his |
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endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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Bradie James as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on May 3, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |