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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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Title
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September 13, 1989, 6:45 p.m., program, reception honoring Jim & Betty Wright
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Identifier
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camh-dob-001663
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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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The program for the reception honoring Jim and Betty Wright. Jack Brooks organized the reception in cooperation with the Texas Democratic Delegation. Jim Wright resigned as Speaker of the House and from Congress on June 6, 1989 after serving 34 years in Congress.