SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 151
In Memory
of
Hollis Brashear
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Hollis Brashear, who died at the age of
81; and
WHEREAS, Hollis Brashear was an exemplary citizen and
community leader whose passion for education had a profound
impact on Dallas schools and students; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1935, he grew up in Dallas at a time when
African Americans were subject to segregation and attended
underfunded schools; while a student at Lincoln High School, he
was noticed for his mathematical ability, and he was encouraged
to pursue a career in engineering; he went on to work his way
through college by serving as a janitor and to earn his degree
from Prairie View A&M University; and
WHEREAS, He served the nation with distinction for 21 years
as an officer in the United States Army; he was deployed to Korea
and Vietnam and earned two Bronze Stars during his military
career; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brashear was elected to the Dallas
Independent School District Board of Trustees in 1992 and became
its president in 1997; under his direction, the board faced a
number of daunting issues, including controversy around a
decades-old school desegregation order, but his steady
leadership and commitment to equal opportunity and excellence in
education helped the board navigate through its
difficulties; and
WHEREAS, He was married for many years to his beloved wife,
the late Minnie Brashear, and the couple was blessed with two
daughters, Enez and Teresa; a devout Christian who practiced his
faith in his daily life, he was an elder at Oak Cliff Bible
Fellowship; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gave generously to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued
counsel will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Hollis Brashear; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Hollis Brashear.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 8, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate