TITLE: Recognizing Charles Bryan Isbell of Brownsville on the occasion of his 72nd birthday.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Charles Bryan Isbell of Brownsville on the occasion of his 72nd birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Charles Bryan Isbell on the grand occasion of his 72nd birthday, on June 24, 2011; and WHEREAS, Charlie Isbell was born June 24, 1939, in Anna, Texas; he graduated from Corsicana High School and from the American Institute of Banking in Dallas; and WHEREAS, Mr. Isbell began his career at Winnwood State Bank in Dallas, and at the age of 29 he became president of Hillside National Bank; he and his family moved to Brownsville in 1970; he operated Isbell Seafood for 12 years and was the charter president of Brownsville National Bank; and WHEREAS, Mr. Isbell founded Bingo Gardens, Incorporated, in 1983 and later expanded his company to Harlingen, McAllen, Weslaco, and Laredo; local charities have received more than $20 million through their participation in Charitable Bingo; and WHEREAS, Charlie has been blessed with three children and five grandchildren; he is a highly successful businessman and community leader who is well known for his philanthropic activities; he has donated generously to such causes as Brownsville Independent School District scholarships, the Sunshine Haven Hospice Facility, the Alhambra Crippled Children's Foundation, and the Moody Clinic and has donated land for the construction of a child development center; and WHEREAS, Mr. Isbell is an exemplary citizen and is greatly admired for his many contributions to the Brownsville community; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 82nd Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Charles Bryan Isbell on his leadership in the Brownsville community and his many philanthropic endeavors and extend to him best wishes on the occasion of his 72nd birthday; and, be it further RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. Lucio President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on June 24, 2011.