Bill Text: TX SR12 | 2015-2016 | 84th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Ray Holbrook for receiving a Texas A&M University 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award.
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)
Status: (Passed) 2015-01-15 - Reported enrolled [SR12 Detail]
Download: Texas-2015-SR12-Enrolled.html
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| WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
| recognize the Honorable Ray Holbrook, who is the recipient of a | ||
| Texas A&M University 2014 Distinguished Alumni Award; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Well known for his many contributions to his | ||
| community and state, Ray Holbrook served the citizens of | ||
| Galveston County with distinction for nearly three decades as a | ||
| county judge; he began his career by serving as a chemical | ||
| engineer with the Monsanto Company, and after earning a law | ||
| degree from the University of Houston, he served as a patent | ||
| attorney; he also served for six years as a member of the State | ||
| Board of Education; and | ||
| WHEREAS, While a student at Texas A&M University, he was a | ||
| member of the Corps of Cadets and the Fighting Aggie Band; a | ||
| standout athlete, he was a four-year letterman in track and set a | ||
| Southwest Conference record in the 440-yard dash; in addition, he | ||
| was a member of the 1948 national championship mile relay team; and | ||
| WHEREAS, He was inducted into the university's Athletic | ||
| Hall of Fame in 1983, and on October 10, 2014, he was named the | ||
| recipient of the Texas A&M Distinguished Alumni Award, the | ||
| highest honor bestowed by the Association of Former Students of | ||
| Texas A&M University; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Judge Holbrook has had a profound impact on the | ||
| growth and prosperity of Galveston County and our state, and it | ||
| is truly fitting that he receive special recognition for his many | ||
| achievements; now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th | ||
| Legislature, hereby commend Ray Holbrook on his exceptional | ||
| contributions to his community and state and extend | ||
| congratulations to him on receiving a Texas A&M University 2014 | ||
| Distinguished Alumni Award; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. | ||
| Taylor of Galveston | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on January 15, 2015. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
