H.R. No. 305



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Otha and Veneda Brown of Brownfield marked a golden 
milestone in their long and happy union when they celebrated their 
50th wedding anniversary on June 19, 2004, with a reception hosted 
by their family at the Dal Paso Museum in Lamesa; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Brown married the former Veneda Young on June 
18, 1954, in Lamesa, and over the years they have nurtured a strong 
bond of love; their marriage has been blessed with four children, 
Rhnea Jolley, Kalith Brown, Jalene Young, and Ed Martin, and they 
have felt great pride as their family has grown to include six 
granddaughters, six grandsons, and two great-grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Respected members of the Brownfield community,  the 
pair attend the Welch Church of Christ, where Mrs. Brown works two 
days a week and Mr. Brown serves as an elder; in addition, they 
enjoy traveling and antiquing and are active in the Big Spring 
Antique Auto Club of America; and
	WHEREAS, For half a century, this devoted couple have enjoyed 
an enduring union that has enriched their lives and the lives of 
their family and friends, and it is a pleasure to honor them at this 
time; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby heartily congratulate Otha and Veneda Brown on 
their 50th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best 
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Brown as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                        Craddick

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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 305 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2005, by a non-record vote.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House