Bill Text: TX HR737 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 737 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Mike Lowrey of Lake Jackson.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2015-03-06 - Reported enrolled [HR737 Detail]

Download: Texas-2015-HR737-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 737



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Residents of Lake Jackson lost an esteemed business
	and community leader with the passing of James Michael Lowrey on
	August 31, 2014, at the age of 70; and
	WHEREAS, Born in Sweetwater on June 24, 1944, Mike Lowrey was
	the son of Wallace and Marguerite Lowrey; he graduated from
	Brazosport High School and earned a bachelor's degree in management
	from Lamar University, before returning to Brazoria County to work
	as a loader at Win-Way Scaffold Builders; he rose through the ranks
	at the firm and later purchased a controlling interest and renamed
	the business Miken Specialties; he served as president and CEO of
	the company until 2008; and
	WHEREAS, This respected businessman also contributed to his
	community, serving as a board member for Texas Gulf Bancshares and
	Texas Gulf Bank and as a commissioner and chair
	of Port Freeport; he
	gave freely of his time and talents to the 100 Club of Brazoria
	County, United Way, Junior Achievement of Brazoria County, and
	other worthy organizations; moreover, he made several generous
	donations to institutions in the area through the Mike and Leslie
	Lowrey Foundation, funding an emergency service center for the
	Brazosport Regional Health System and providing financial
	assistance to Brazosport College; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Lowrey was recognized with a
	number of prestigious accolades, earning induction into the
	Brazoria County Business Hall of Fame and receiving the
	Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Community Foundation of
	Brazoria County, among others; and
	WHEREAS, Blessed with a fine family, Mr. Lowrey enjoyed a
	rewarding marriage of nearly 50 years with his wife, Leslie; and
	WHEREAS, Mike Lowrey made a meaningful difference in the
	lives of his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and he will be
	missed and fondly remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be
	it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Michael Lowrey
	and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
	wife, Leslie Lowrey; to his children and grandchildren; 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 Mike
	Lowrey.

	Bonnen of Brazoria

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 737 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 3, 2015.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House