TITLE: In memory of Mike Lowrey of Lake Jackson.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mike Lowrey of Lake Jackson.

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WHEREAS, Residents of Lake Jackson lost an esteemed business and community leader with the passing of James Michael Lowrey on August 31, 2014, at the age of 70; and WHEREAS, Born in Sweetwater on June 24, 1944, Mike Lowrey was the son of Wallace and Marguerite Lowrey; he graduated from Brazosport High School and earned a bachelor's degree in management from Lamar University, before returning to Brazoria County to work as a loader at Win-Way Scaffold Builders; he rose through the ranks at the firm and later purchased a controlling interest and renamed the business Miken Specialties; he served as president and CEO of the company until 2008; and WHEREAS, This respected businessman also contributed to his community, serving as a board member for Texas Gulf Bancshares and Texas Gulf Bank and as a commissioner and chair of Port Freeport; he gave freely of his time and talents to the 100 Club of Brazoria County, United Way, Junior Achievement of Brazoria County, and other worthy organizations; moreover, he made several generous donations to institutions in the area through the Mike and Leslie Lowrey Foundation, funding an emergency service center for the Brazosport Regional Health System and providing financial assistance to Brazosport College; and WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Lowrey was recognized with a number of prestigious accolades, earning induction into the Brazoria County Business Hall of Fame and receiving the Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Community Foundation of Brazoria County, among others; and WHEREAS, Blessed with a fine family, Mr. Lowrey enjoyed a rewarding marriage of nearly 50 years with his wife, Leslie; and WHEREAS, Mike Lowrey made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and he will be missed and fondly remembered for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of James Michael Lowrey and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Leslie Lowrey; to his children and grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many friends; 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 Mike Lowrey. Bonnen of Brazoria Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 737 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on March 3, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House