Bill Text: TX HR219 | 2019-2020 | 86th Legislature | Enrolled


Bill Title: In memory of Louis Alan Bronaugh of Lufkin.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2019-03-08 - Reported enrolled [HR219 Detail]

Download: Texas-2019-HR219-Enrolled.html
 
 
  H.R. No. 219
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, The citizens of Lufkin lost an esteemed community
  leader with the death of Louis Alan Bronaugh on November 24, 2018,
  at the age of 87; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Louis and Nina Bronaugh, Louis Bronaugh
  was born in Dallas on May 28, 1931, and he grew up with the
  companionship of a brother, Bob; following his graduation from
  Lamar High School, he answered his nation's call to duty and served
  in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War; returning to civilian life,
  he continued his education at Texas Tech University; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Bronaugh enjoyed the love and support of his
  wife, Charda, and they shared a rewarding marriage that spanned
  more than six decades; he took great pride in his children, Timothy,
  Tina, Mike, and Belinda, and with the passing years, he had the
  pleasure of seeing his family grow to include four grandchildren,
  Christa, Alan, Rand, and Perrin, and three great-grandchildren,
  Ava, Jason, and Timothy; and
         WHEREAS, In the course of his career as an optician,
  Mr. Bronaugh worked at The Eye Clinic in Lufkin, and in 1974, he and
  his wife established Bronaugh Independent Opticians; deeply
  devoted to the Lufkin community, he served on the city council and
  further distinguished himself through an exceptional 18-year
  tenure as mayor; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Bronaugh also dedicated his time to a number of
  area organizations, including the Angelina & Neches River
  Authority; he was appointed to the agency's board of directors on
  October 16, 2000, and was reappointed on April 12, 2012, to hold a
  second term; he benefited the group through his service in several
  officer positions, among them secretary-treasurer of the board, and
  he was instrumental to the authority's success in managing the
  quality, development, and conservation of water resources in the
  Neches River Basin; and
         WHEREAS, In recognition of his outstanding efforts,
  Mr. Bronaugh received numerous honors over the years, including the
  1986 Angelina Award from the Angelina County Chamber of Commerce
  and the Silver Beaver Award and BSA Distinguished Citizen Good Turn
  Award from the East Texas Area Council, Boy Scouts of America; and
         WHEREAS, The life of Louis Bronaugh stands as an inspiring
  example of the good that one person can accomplish, and his
  achievements will be remembered and admired for many years to come;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Louis Alan Bronaugh
  and extend heartfelt sympathy to his family 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 Louis Alan
  Bronaugh.
 
  Ashby
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 219 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on March 6, 2019.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House   
 
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