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Title: First Annual Johnson-Rayburn Dinner, March 31, 1989, Houston, Texas
Identifier: camh-dob-001648
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1989-03-31
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: The program for the First Annual Johnson-Rayburn Dinner honoring Jack Brooks. It features short biographies of Lyndon Johnson, Sam Rayburn, Jack Brooks, and guest speaker Joe Biden. This program is attached to Brooks's thank you speech for being honored with the award [camh-dob-001647]. The annual award tradition continues today as the Johnson-Rayburn-Richards Dinner honoring the late Ann Richards in addition to Johnson and Rayburn.

Title: Photograph of Jack Brooks and Ann Richards, March 31, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-002476
Topic: Democratic party (U.S.)
Dates: 1989-03-31
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Color photograph of Jack Brooks with Governor Ann Richards at the First Annual Johnson-Rayburn Award Dinner.

Title: Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, first annual Johnson-Rayburn dinner honoring Jack Brooks, Houston, Texas, Friday, March 31, 1989
Identifier: camh-dob-001647
Creator: Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
Topic: United States. Congress. House, United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
Dates: 1989-03-31
Resource: Jack B. Brooks papers
Description: Jack Brooks's speech, with handwritten notes, expressing his honor as the first recipient of the Johnson-Rayburn Award. He describes Lyndon Johnson and Sam Rayburn as friends and mentors and thanks Ann Richards, who presented him with the award. Brooks compliments Joe Biden, the guest speaker, and looks forward to working together as Chairmen of the House and Senate Judiciary Committees. He concludes by highlighting the dedication of Johnson and Rayburn to their country and to their constituents in Texas during times of war and peace.

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.