H.R. No. 311
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories
  of Mary Ann Brown, who passed away on December 22, 2020, at the age
  of 81; and
         WHEREAS, The daughter of Elijah Brooks and Clifford Lee
  Waggoner, Mary Brown was born on August 12, 1939, and grew up in
  Terrell; a graduate of Burnett High School, she enjoyed a long
  career as a staff member at Terrell State Hospital, where she rose
  to the position of supervisor and became an inspiring mentor to many
  other employees; and
         WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Mrs. Brown enjoyed the love
  and support of her husband, Robert, with whom she shared 61 years;
  she took great pride in being a mother to her children, Yolanda,
  Robert, and Yorey, and her stepdaughter, Wynona, and with the
  passing years, she had the pleasure of seeing her family grow to
  include nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; in
  addition to finding great joy in helping others, she delighted in
  cooking, gardening, and collecting crosses; a woman of strong
  religious conviction, she was a lifelong member of Bethlehem
  Baptist Church; and
         WHEREAS, Mary Brown lived a full and generous life dedicated
  to her family, her friends, and her faith, and she will forever hold
  a treasured place in the hearts of all who knew and loved her; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mary Ann Brown and
  extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
  husband, Robert D. Brown Sr.; to her children, Yolanda Brown Lusk
  and her husband, Webster, Robert D. Brown Jr. and his wife, Beth,
  and Yorey Brown Sims; to her stepdaughter, Wynona McCann; to her
  brother, Bobby Brooks, and his wife, Minnie; to her grandchildren
  and great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and many
  friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Brown.
 
  Sherman, Sr.
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 311 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on March 25, 2021.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House