TITLE: Congratulating Frank and Juanita Brown of Waco on their 75th wedding anniversary.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Frank and Juanita Brown of Waco on their 75th wedding anniversary.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Frank and Juanita Brown of Waco commemorated a special milestone in their long and happy marriage when they celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary on November 19, 2014; and WHEREAS, The couple became acquainted in March of 1939, while both were students in high school, and they were joined in matrimony the following November; over the years, they have nurtured a bond built on faith and mutual devotion, and their enduring union remains an inspiration to all those who have shared in its joy; and WHEREAS, Longtime residents of Waco, Frank Brown retired after a 32-year career with the General Tire and Rubber Company, and Juanita Brown worked with Woods Manufacturing and Wolf Manufacturing; the couple are valued members of Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where Mr. Brown served as a deacon for more than five decades; Mrs. Brown benefited the congregation through her service on the deaconess board and has also devoted her time to the Cherry Park Neighborhood Club; and WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Brown take great pride in a family that spans several generations; they are loving parents to their eight children, Thomas "T. J." Brown and his wife, Brenda, Margaret Gilkey, Cynthia Young, Ruby Sneed and her husband, Clinton, Thelma Bickham and her husband, Gerald, Frank Brown Jr., James Brown and his wife, Connie, and Mattie Scott and her husband, Donald; they have been further blessed with 18 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild, along with 15 step-grandchildren and 3 step-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Throughout their many years together, this remarkable couple have been enthusiastically involved in the activities of their children and grandchildren, even crossing state lines to attend a sporting event that was special to them; in addition, they have enjoyed extensive opportunities to travel around the United States, and they have ventured out of the country to visit Mexico and the Caribbean; and WHEREAS, Treasured by their family, friends, and community, Frank and Juanita Brown have shared life's trials and triumphs for three quarters of a century, and they are among an exceptional group of men and women who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Frank and Juanita Brown on their 75th wedding anniversary and extend to them warmest best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Anderson of McLennan Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1185 was adopted by the House on March 26, 2015, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House