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Title
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jim Wright reception, Wednesday, September 13, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001662
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1989-09-13
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.1
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, Jim Wright's 25th anniversary dinner, Fort Worth, Texas, Saturday, October 13, 1979
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001306
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House
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Dates
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1979-10-13
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Box
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2007-255/441
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Folder
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355.7
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.
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Title
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, nomination of the Honorable Jim Wright as Majority Leader, U.S. House of Representatives, December 4, 1978
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001554
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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United States. Congress. House, Democratic party (U.S.)
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Dates
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1978-12-04
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Box
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2007-255/436
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Folder
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Speeches 1978
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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Jack Brooks's speech before Congress commending Jim Wright on his work as a legislator and leader. Brooks's speech was to re-nominate Wright as House Majority Leader, a position he had held since January 3, 1977.