TITLE: Congratulating Fred and Erika Brown of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Fred and Erika Brown of Lubbock on their 50th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Fred and Erika Brown of Lubbock celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 23, 2013, and they may indeed reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared; and WHEREAS, Fred Brown and the former Erika Marie Hampel exchanged the vows of matrimony in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1963, and over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a loving life partner; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Brown count among their blessings a fine family that includes two daughters, Deanna Tucker and Karen Miller and her husband, Kerry, a son, Mike Brown, and his wife, Melissa, seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild; and WHEREAS, For half a century, Fred and Erika Brown have brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Fred and Erika Brown on their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Brown as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Frullo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1764 was adopted by the House on May 8, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House