SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 830
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Bradie Gene James for his ongoing philanthropic
efforts and his outstanding leadership; and
WHEREAS, This renowned football player has made a priority
of giving back to the community, whether in his hometown of
Monroe, Louisiana, or in his adopted city of Dallas, Texas; and
WHEREAS, A standout linebacker for the Dallas Cowboys,
Bradie James launched Foundation 56 in 2007 in honor of his late
mother, Etta James; and
WHEREAS, Foundation 56 is dedicated to expanding and
enhancing the quality of life of women, men, and families who
have been directly or indirectly affected by breast cancer; since
its founding, it has served some 25,000 individuals; and
WHEREAS, The organization has helped to fund mobile
mammogram units in South Louisiana and North Texas, and in 2010,
it unveiled the Bradie James Resource Center in the Women's
Imaging Center at Methodist Dallas Medical Center; and
WHEREAS, Bradie James is also a much-respected mentor to
young people; he works with the Heroes Foundation to encourage
at-risk children through sports, and he has sponsored summer
football camps for youngsters in his hometown of Monroe; and
WHEREAS, This star athlete also holds a degree in
criminology and was named a National Scholar Athlete by the
National Football Foundation; he is an inspiring role model to
people of all ages, and his many accomplishments and his
heartfelt philanthropic efforts are truly worthy of recognition
and praise; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend Bradie Gene James for his
exceptional leadership and his tireless humanitarian pursuits
and extend to him best wishes for continued success in all his
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
Bradie James as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate