SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ben A. Brooks III, who is retiring after many years of
dedicated service to the City of Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Ben Brooks III is an accomplished and respected
lawyer who has served as bond counsel and disclosure counsel for
cities, counties, school districts, special law districts, and
other political subdivisions throughout Texas; and
WHEREAS, During his career, Ben has helped secure the
financing and development of airports, sports facilities,
housing, industrial development, health care, and public power
and regional water; he took great care in drafting legislation
that authorized public entities to finance their infrastructure
and economic development programs; and
WHEREAS, Noted for his wisdom and integrity, Ben served as
bond counsel for several multimillion-dollar infrastructure
projects for the City of Dallas, including for the Dallas Area
Rapid Transit Authority and the Dallas Independent School
District, and he was the disclosure counsel on the billion-dollar
development of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Ben has upheld the highest
standards of his profession and has continuously been ranked by
ratings organizations as among the best lawyers in public finance
law and securities regulation; a fellow of the American College
of Bond Counsel, Ben earned his bachelor's degree from The
University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from Southern
Methodist University Dedman School of Law; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Ben has labored to build a
more prosperous Dallas, and his diligence and discernment have
improved the quality of life for his fellow citizens; as his
colleagues and friends gather to celebrate his achievements on
November 13, 2023, it is indeed fitting that this treasured Texan
receive special recognition for his extraordinary contributions
to his beloved city; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Ben A. Brooks III
on his distinguished career and service to the City of Dallas and
extend to him best wishes on an enjoyable retirement and in all
his future endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem 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 October 12, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate