H.R. No. 10
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a renowned football coach drew to a close
with the passing of David Brian Brazil of Carrollton on July 5,
2023, at the age of 58; and
WHEREAS, Born in Pasadena, Texas, on July 15, 1964, Brian
Brazil was the son of Charlie and Mary Lue Brazil; a graduate of Sam
Rayburn High School, he earned All-Southwest Conference football
honors at Texas Christian University before going on to join the
Houston Oilers as an NFL free agent; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brazil began his coaching career in 1988 at
Shepton High School in Plano; the following year, he became an
assistant football coach at R. L. Turner High School in Carrollton,
and in 1992, he launched a seven-year tenure at Lewisville High
School, serving as a defensive assistant and then defensive
coordinator while helping the team win two state gridiron titles;
and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Coach Brazil was selected as the inaugural
head football coach at Hebron High School in Carrollton; under his
leadership, the Hawks were crowned as the unbeaten 4A Division 2
state champions in 2005, only their sixth season of competition,
and they ultimately reached the playoffs 16 times; the school's
stadium is set to be named in honor of this coaching great who
garnered Texas High School Coaches Association Coach of the Year
and Tom Landry Awards and entered the THSCA Hall of Honor; after
retiring in 2022, he became senior athletic director at Prestonwood
Christian Academy; and
WHEREAS, Coach Brazil was blessed with the love and support
of his wife of 34 years, Birdie, and he took tremendous pride in his
three children, Danielle, Gabrielle, and David, and his two
grandchildren; a man of faith, he served as a deacon and student
ministry Bible study teacher at Prestonwood Baptist Church; and
WHEREAS, While the death of Brian Brazil brings great sadness
to his family and friends, he leaves behind a gridiron coaching
legacy that will long be remembered; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of David Brian Brazil and extend deepest condolences to the members
of his family: to his wife, Birdie Brazil; to his children, Danielle
Mitchem and her husband, Tyler, Gabby Brazil, and David Brazil and
his wife, Lexie; to his grandchildren, Logan and Maverick Mitchem;
to his father, Charlie Brazil; to his siblings, Donna Jackson and
her husband, Jeff, and John Brazil and his wife, Laura; and to his
many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Brian
Brazil.
Thimesch
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 10 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on July 13, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House