TITLE: In memory of Jim Brunjes of Lubbock.

SUMMARY: In memory of Jim Brunjes of Lubbock.

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WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the passing of Jim Brunjes of Lubbock on July 30, 2022, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, The son of Charles and Dorothy Nell Brunjes of Waco, Jim Brunjes was born on December 13, 1946, and he grew up with the companionship of three siblings, Mickey, Jean, and Jane; he attended Texas A&M University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a master's degree in statistics; and WHEREAS, Mr. Brunjes taught junior high before joining the U.S. military and NASA to work on missile projects; he later held leadership positions at multiple universities, including a tenure with the internal audit department at Texas A&M, and he served for a time as vice president of systems at Southwest Airlines; and WHEREAS, In 1991, Mr. Brunjes joined Texas Tech University as vice president for administration, and eight years later, he was named vice chancellor and chief financial officer of the Texas Tech University System; his responsibilities included overseeing the system's nearly $2 billion budget, managing numerous offices, and serving as treasurer of the Texas Tech Foundation Board of Directors; under his guidance, the system's endowment grew by nearly $750 million, and he also played an instrumental role in establishing the Mentor Tech program and securing funding for improvements to campus facilities; he retired in 2017, after two and a half decades of distinguished service; and WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Brunjes shared a rewarding relationship with his wife, Marie, and he took great pride in his children, Jennifer, Todd, and Greg, as well as his five grandchildren, Ben, Laura, Anna, Will, and Jack; and WHEREAS, Although Jim Brunjes is deeply missed, he will forever be remembered with great admiration for his professional achievements and for the myriad ways he gave of himself to benefit others; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jim Brunjes and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jim Brunjes. Meyer Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 261 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House