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Title
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, first annual Johnson-Rayburn dinner honoring Jack Brooks, Houston, Texas, Friday, March 31, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001647
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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, United States Congress. House. Committee on the Judiciary
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Dates
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1989-03-31
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.6
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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, 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.
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Title
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Remarks of Congressman Jack Brooks, ground breaking ceremony, Taylors Bayou Bridge, Taylors Bayou, Port Arthur, Texas, Friday, March 31, 1989
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001645
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Creator
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Brooks, Jack, 1922-2012
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Topic
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Bridges, Elections
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Dates
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1989-03-31
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Box
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2007-255/661
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Folder
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0.6
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Resource
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Jack B. Brooks papers
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Description
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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.