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By:  Woolley                                                      H.R. No. 192



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and 
meaningful accomplishments may comfort the family and friends of 
Nancy Keith Wencke Crouch of Houston, who passed away on June 19, 
2005, at the age of 75; and
	WHEREAS, Born on April 18, 1930, to Carl George and Rubye 
Keith Wencke in Battle Creek, Michigan, Mrs. Crouch earned a degree 
in economics from the University of Michigan; and
	WHEREAS, She moved to Houston and, while employed at McEvoy 
Oil Equipment, she met Dr. Robert Beverly Crouch, whom she married 
in 1958; the couple enjoyed a loving marriage that was blessed with 
three children and five grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, A valued member of her community, Mrs. Crouch lent 
her time and talents to a host of charitable and political 
organizations, including the Children's Theater of the Junior 
League of Houston, Harris County Medical Auxiliary, Saintly 
Stitchers of St. Martin's Episcopal Church, Magic Circle Republican 
Women's Club, United Republicans of Harris County, and the Blue 
Bird Circle; moreover, she was a devoted congregant of St. Martin's 
Episcopal Church for many years; and
	WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Nancy Crouch 
will remember her kindness, generosity, and wisdom; although she 
will be profoundly missed, she leaves behind a legacy to treasure 
for those who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Nancy Keith Wencke Crouch and that deepest sympathy be extended to 
the members of her family:  to her daughters and sons-in-law, 
Jennifer Crouch and Stephen H. Ellis, Alyson Crouch and William G. 
Hardin III, and Kimberly Crouch and Stephen P. Brown; to her 
grandchildren, Robert Stephen Ellis, Matthew Gilstrap Ellis, 
Josephine Jenkins Hardin, Amelia Pearson Brown, and Asa Frederick 
Brown; to her sister-in-law, Josephine Crouch Sherfy; to her 
nephews, L. Randolph Sherfy, Frederick C. Sherfy, and Joseph P. 
Sherfy; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Nancy 
Keith Wencke Crouch.