SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 451
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Brooks family of Fort Worth for their outstanding
contributions to the city; and
WHEREAS, Over the past 50 years, the members of this
generous family have dedicated their energy and resources to
civic service and community empowerment in Fort Worth; members of
the family have worked tirelessly to ensure that minority
populations have access to health care, education, and economic
opportunity; and
WHEREAS, Brooks family members have been responsible for
establishing numerous outreach programs and facilities in Fort
Worth; those include the Brooks Clinic, which brought quality
medical care to the Morningside community, and the Marion J. and
Marie N. Brooks Fund, which is dedicated to lowering high school
dropout rates and introducing technology to economically
disadvantaged students; and
WHEREAS, The family has also been deeply committed to
social justice; during the civil rights movement, Brooks family
members worked closely with the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, and they played a key role in the
integration of Fort Worth hospitals and schools; and
WHEREAS, Members of this illustrious family also helped to
found Morningside United Methodist Church; they remain closely
involved with local institutions such as the Fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, and the Tarrant
County Minority Leaders and Citizens Council; their unflagging
efforts to improve services and expand opportunity in the city are
indeed worthy of praise and deep respect; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend the Brooks family of Fort Worth for
their outstanding contributions to the city; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
them as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 12, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate