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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 452
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Elijah R. Brown Jr., who is retiring from the Texas |
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Department of State Health Services on June 2, 2021, after more |
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than 55 years of exemplary service with the agency; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly esteemed employee, Elijah Brown began |
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his career with state health services on September 1, 1965; he |
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has served with distinction as the manager of the Vision and |
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Hearing Program and the Spinal Screening Program for the |
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department; and |
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WHEREAS, In the role of manager, he has overseen the |
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training of professional screeners who evaluate preschool and |
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school-age children to detect vision or hearing problems and |
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abnormal spinal curvatures; his focus on early intervention has |
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helped to ensure children receive appropriate care when it will |
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benefit them most; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Brown has handled his far-reaching |
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responsibilities with exceptional skill and dedication, and he |
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has made a positive difference in the lives of innumerable Texas |
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families; he has set lasting standards for excellence that will |
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help vital agency programs thrive long into the future; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly respected public servant, Elijah Brown |
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is admired by his colleagues for his professionalism and his warm |
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and engaging personality; his hearty laugh and exuberant |
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storytelling were a source of joy to all who worked with him, and |
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his presence at the Texas Department of State Health Services |
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will be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Elijah R. Brown Jr. on his |
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outstanding career and his many contributions to this state and |
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extend to him best wishes in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Eckhardt |
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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 20, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |