SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 20
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
	recognize Ben A. Brooks III, who is retiring after many years of
	dedicated service to the City of Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Ben Brooks III is an accomplished and respected
	lawyer who has served as bond counsel and disclosure counsel for
	cities, counties, school districts, special law districts, and
	other political subdivisions throughout Texas; and
	WHEREAS, During his career, Ben has helped secure the
	financing and development of airports, sports facilities,
	housing, industrial development, health care, and public power
	and regional water; he took great care in drafting legislation
	that authorized public entities to finance their infrastructure
	and economic development programs; and
	WHEREAS, Noted for his wisdom and integrity, Ben served as
	bond counsel for several multimillion-dollar infrastructure
	projects for the City of Dallas, including for the Dallas Area
	Rapid Transit Authority and the Dallas Independent School
	District, and he was the disclosure counsel on the billion-dollar
	development of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport; and
	WHEREAS, Over the years, Ben has upheld the highest
	standards of his profession and has continuously been ranked by
	ratings organizations as among the best lawyers in public finance
	law and securities regulation; a fellow of the American College
	of Bond Counsel, Ben earned his bachelor's degree from The
	University of Texas at Austin and his law degree from Southern
	Methodist University Dedman School of Law; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout his career, Ben has labored to build a
	more prosperous Dallas, and his diligence and discernment have
	improved the quality of life for his fellow citizens; as his
	colleagues and friends gather to celebrate his achievements on
	November 13, 2023, it is indeed fitting that this treasured Texan
	receive special recognition for his extraordinary contributions
	to his beloved city; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Ben A. Brooks III
	on his distinguished career and service to the City of Dallas and
	extend to him best wishes on an enjoyable retirement and in all
	his future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
	West
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on October 12, 2023.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate