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Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Governor's conference on handicapped individuals, Galveston, Texas, Saturday, September 23, 1978
Identifier: camh-dob-001550
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, People with disabilities
Dates: 1978-09-23
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's speech, with handwritten edits, at Governor Dolph Briscoe's Conference on Handicapped Individuals. The conference followed Briscoe's issuance of Executive Order No. 38, which created the Committee on Problems of the Handicapped. In his speech, Brooks highlights legislation in recent years that provide services and legal protections for handicapped individuals, including the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Education of All Handicapped Children Act of 1975. He describes additional amendments and bills to support handicapped individuals and promises to continue supporting such legislation.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, ground breaking ceremony, Taylors Bayou Bridge, Taylors Bayou, Port Arthur, Texas, Friday, March 31, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001645
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Bridges, Elections
Dates: 1989-03-31
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks at the groundbreaking ceremony for a new bridge. He congratulates the people involved in its construction, particularly Art Spencer and the members of the Highway Committee of the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce. He also highlights the County Judge, Richard LeBlanc, and Precinct III's Commissioner, Dave Smith. Brooks says he respects the efforts his constituents have made to the progress and well-being of their community and thanks them for their efforts getting him into office.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Groundbreaking Ceremonies, Louis Manor Rent Supplement Project, Port Arthur, Texas, Sunday, April 20, 1969, 2:00 P.M.
Identifier: camh-dob-002559
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation
Dates: 1969-04-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Speech delivered by Jack Brooks regarding a rent supplement project in Port Arthur that was part of the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, GSA intern luncheon, Washington, D.C., July 21, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-002005
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1970-07-21
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks regarding the seniority system then in place in Congress and how it plays out in committee assignments and chairmanships.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Gulf Coast rod and gun club, Beaumont, Texas, February 17, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-002371
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: National parks and reserves -- Management
Dates: 1965-02-17
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed copy of remarks delivered by Jack Brooks to the rod and gun club in Beaumont, TX about his and President Lyndon B. Johnson's commitment to preserving America's natural beauty and affection for outdoor recreation.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, HHH Finance Committee Luncheon, Sharton-Lincoln Hotel, Houston, Texas, October 10, 1968
Identifier: camh-dob-002160
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Political conventions
Dates: 1968-10-10
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The annotated speech discusses the state of the upcoming presidential election between Richard Nixon and Hubert H. Humphrey. Jack Brooks made the speech in front of the Hubert H. Humphrey campaign's finance committee.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Inaugural Ceremonies, Delta Airlines, Jefferson County Airport, Tuesday, October 1, 1968
Identifier: camh-dob-002163
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Aeronautics--Flights, Industries
Dates: 1968-10-01
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: In an annotated speech from the inauguration of a Delta Air Lines jet service between Beaumont and New York City, Jack Brooks states that the jet service reflects robust industrial and economic development within Southeast Texas. He also discusses the growing importance of commercial aviation to the American economy.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, International Laborers' Union Hall, get out the vote rally, April 29, 1980
Identifier: camh-dob-002354
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, African Americans--Civil Rights
Dates: 1980-04-29
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed copy of a speech delivered by Jack Brooks at a labor hall in Port Arthur ahead of the primary election in May 1980. Brooks highlights his record, particularly his votes for civil rights and voting rights.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jack Brooks appreciation dinner, Port Arthur - January 16, 1965
Identifier: camh-dob-002368
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Dates: 1965-01-16
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed copy of a speech delivered by Jack Brooks at an appreciation dinner for him in Port Arthur, TX. Brooks talks about his political philosophy and commitment to his constituents.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, January 14, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-010939
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Standardization
Dates: 1974-01-14, 1974-01-14
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks given by Congressman Jack Brooks at the 1974 Winter Simulation Conference in Washington at the Hilton Hotel. Brooks discusses the rapidly changing times and the priorities necessary to continue functioning efficiently as a democratic society.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, January 19, 1967
Identifier: camh-dob-011018
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Computers, Electronic data processing
Dates: 1967-01-19, 1967-01-19
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks at the Civil Service Commission's Automatic Data Processing Seminar.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, January 23, 1990
Identifier: camh-dob-001490
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1990-01-23
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks on the opening day of the 101st Congress thanking his colleagues for their kind words during his bout with pancreatitis the previous year.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jefferson County AFL-CIO Legislative Workshop, Saturday, September 26, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-002007
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Elections
Dates: 1970-09-26
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks about the upcoming election and criticizing Nixon Administration policies.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jefferson County Building Trades Council Luncheon, Beaumont, Texas, Monday, June 22, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-002004
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Economic policy, Political Campaigns
Dates: 1970-06-22
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks regarding the Nixon Administration's economic policy and his own re-election campaign.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jefferson County Democratic convention, City Auditorium, Beaumont, Texas, Saturday, May 10, 1980
Identifier: camh-dob-002356
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Political Campaigns, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1980-05-10
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Typed copy of a speech delivered by Jack Brooks at the Jefferson County Democratic convention after the primary election. Brooks warns of the dangers of being taken in by Ronald Reagan and the staff around him and urges his audience to campaign for the general election.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jefferson County Democratic Executive Committee Meeting, Jefferson County Courthouse, Beaumont, Texas, Friday, February 8, 1974
Identifier: camh-dob-001015
Topic: Watergate Affair (1972-1974), United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Dates: 1974-02-08
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's speech to his constituents in Beaumont about his involvement in the Watergate Investigation as a member of the House Judiciary Committee. Brooks emphasizes his belief that the investigation should not be partisan, and addresses accusations and rumors that the investigation is a ploy by Democrats to take away the Presidency via impeachment.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jim Wright reception, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001662
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1989-09-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A brief speech delivered by Jack Brooks noting that the reception is to celebrate Jim Wright's 34-year career in the House of Representatives. Brooks acknowledges his 40-year personal friendship with Wright that dates back to their time together in the Texas House of Representatives. Brooks says that everyone misses Jim and Betty Wright's presence in Washington, D.C. and presents them with a lamp. Wright resigned as Speaker of the House and left office on June 6, 1989.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jim Wright's 25th anniversary dinner, Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, October 13, 1979
Identifier: camh-dob-001306
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House
Dates: 1979-10-13
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: A speech written for Jack Brooks to deliver at an event celebrating Congressman Jim Wright's twenty-five years in Congress. A note at the top of the speech indicates that Brooks did not use this speech. Brooks references former Speaker Sam Rayburn in the speech and predicts that Wright will follow in his footsteps.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Lamar State College of Technology, Beaumont, Texas, Thursday, October 29, 1970
Identifier: camh-dob-002009
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: Legislation, Political Campaigns
Dates: 1970-10-29
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Remarks delivered by Jack Brooks at his alma mater regarding the upcoming election and criticizing Nixon Administration policies.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Lamar University, Beaumont, Commencement Exercises, Beaumont, Texas, May 20, 1995
Identifier: camh-dob-000989
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress, Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1995-05-20
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's commencement speech at Lamar University discussing the highlights of his career, including working with Dolph Briscoe to make Lamar a four-year college, and working with Sam Rayburn and Lyndon B. Johnson in Congress.

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