SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 97
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Charles Bryan Isbell on the grand occasion of his 72nd
birthday, on June 24, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Charlie Isbell was born June 24, 1939, in Anna,
Texas; he graduated from Corsicana High School and from the
American Institute of Banking in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Isbell began his career at Winnwood State Bank
in Dallas, and at the age of 29 he became president of Hillside
National Bank; he and his family moved to Brownsville in 1970; he
operated Isbell Seafood for 12 years and was the charter
president of Brownsville National Bank; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Isbell founded Bingo Gardens, Incorporated,
in 1983 and later expanded his company to Harlingen, McAllen,
Weslaco, and Laredo; local charities have received more than $20
million through their participation in Charitable Bingo; and
WHEREAS, Charlie has been blessed with three children and
five grandchildren; he is a highly successful businessman and
community leader who is well known for his philanthropic
activities; he has donated generously to such causes as
Brownsville Independent School District scholarships, the
Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility, the Alhambra Crippled
Children's Foundation, and the Moody Clinic and has donated land
for the construction of a child development center; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Isbell is an exemplary citizen and is greatly
admired for his many contributions to the Brownsville community;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Charles Bryan
Isbell on his leadership in the Brownsville community and his
many philanthropic endeavors and extend to him best wishes on the
occasion of his 72nd birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 24, 2011.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate