R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The wedding anniversary of two outstanding Texans 1-2 who have shared 40 happy and rewarding years of marriage is indeed 1-3 cause for celebration, and on March 21, 1999, Freddie "Joe" and 1-4 Daisy Maura observed this significant event; and 1-5 WHEREAS, United in matrimony on March 21, 1959, this devoted 1-6 couple has been blessed with three children, Robert Maura, Craig 1-7 Maura, and Kimberly Gamble, as well as four grandchildren, Latoria 1-8 Maura, Robert Maura, Jr., Aleya Maura, and Tyler Gamble; and 1-9 WHEREAS, A native of Beaumont, Mrs. Maura earned a bachelor 1-10 of science degree in biology and a master's degree in education 1-11 from Texas Southern University (TSU) and is currently enjoying her 1-12 39th year in education as the lead principal at Sterling High 1-13 School and Thomas Middle School; and 1-14 WHEREAS, This accomplished woman has contributed to her 1-15 community as a member of the Houston Principal's Association, the 1-16 National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc., Leadership Houston, 1-17 and a host of other organizations; for her achievements she has 1-18 received many accolades, including mention in Who's Who of 1-19 American Women in 1985; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Mr. Maura moved 1-21 to Texas after being offered a basketball scholarship to attend 1-22 TSU; he received a bachelor of science degree in physical education 1-23 and Spanish and a master of education degree in counseling from TSU 1-24 and is currently working his 34th year in education as an assistant 2-1 basketball coach at Madison High School; and 2-2 WHEREAS, While at TSU, Mr. Maura was a starting guard who 2-3 was recognized as the TSU Most Valuable Basketball Player for 2-4 1955-1956 and 1957-1958, and in 1997 he was inducted into the TSU 2-5 Basketball Hall of Fame; the honors bestowed on Mr. Maura as a 2-6 coach include recognition as District Coach of the Year on five 2-7 separate occasions, and in 1991-1992 he was pronounced the Houston 2-8 Independent School District Coach of the Year, the Coca-Cola Coach 2-9 of the Year, and the Houston Post Coach of the Year; and 2-10 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Maura joined their lives together 40 2-11 years ago, and since that time they have created lasting legacies 2-12 through both their professional endeavors and their personal 2-13 triumphs; more importantly, they have shared a warm and enduring 2-14 relationship that has continued to grow in mutual regard and 2-15 admiration, and they are indeed deserving of special recognition at 2-16 this time; now, therefore, be it 2-17 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-18 Legislature hereby honor Freddie and Daisy Maura on their 40th 2-19 wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for 2-20 happiness in the years to come; and, be it further 2-21 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-22 prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Maura as an expression of high regard by 2-23 the Texas House of Representatives. Dutton _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 492 was adopted by the House on March 22, 1999, by a non-record vote. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House