By:  Craddick                                          H.R. No. 626
       73R9703 SRD-F
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, Lola Mae Beck Brown of Christoval will celebrate her
    1-2  90th birthday on May 20, 1993, and to her family and many delighted
    1-3  friends, this event promises to be a truly joyous and memorable
    1-4  occasion; and
    1-5        WHEREAS, A native of San Angelo, Mrs. Brown was born to Emil
    1-6  Frederick Beck and Therese Rosa Arhelger Beck, two highly esteemed
    1-7  members of the local community; her father opened the first butcher
    1-8  shop in the city during the early 1890s and continued to operate it
    1-9  until his retirement, and her family resided in a beautiful red
   1-10  brick home that is today listed with both the Texas Historical
   1-11  Commission and the National Historical Register; and
   1-12        WHEREAS, The eighth of 10 children, this accomplished woman
   1-13  was the first of the family to receive a high school diploma,
   1-14  graduating from Central High School in San Angelo in 1921; much
   1-15  admired for her diligence and dedication, she worked in her
   1-16  brother's bakery until her marriage to R. Wilbur Brown, Jr., in
   1-17  1924; and
   1-18        WHEREAS, Enjoying a richly rewarding marriage for 32 years,
   1-19  this happy couple were blessed with the birth of two fine sons,
   1-20  Winfree Leroy Brown and Daniel Fred Brown, and were successful in
   1-21  the ranching business; following the death of Mr. Brown in 1956,
   1-22  Mrs. Brown managed two ranches; and
   1-23        WHEREAS, Inspiring all who know her with her vivacity and
   1-24  enthusiasm, this extraordinary Texan resides at and actively
    2-1  manages the family ranch, Pecan Farm, in Christoval; and
    2-2        WHEREAS, Above all else, Mrs. Brown takes immense pride in
    2-3  her family, which includes two children, nine grandchildren, and
    2-4  nine great-grandchildren, and she has been a source of great
    2-5  strength and joy to those around her throughout her full and
    2-6  generous life; now, therefore, be it
    2-7        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-8  Legislature hereby congratulate Lola Mae Beck Brown on the occasion
    2-9  of her 90th birthday and extend warmest best wishes for many more
   2-10  years of continued happiness; and, be it further
   2-11        RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
   2-12  prepared for Mrs. Brown as an expression of high regard by the
   2-13  Texas House of Representatives.