Bill Text: TX SR20 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Ben A. Brooks III on the occasion of his retirement.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-10-12 - Reported enrolled [SR20 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR20-Enrolled.html
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| 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 | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on October 12, 2023. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
