H.R. No. 1537

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the death of Frances Louise Reinke of Waco on March 28, 2011, at the age of 82; and

WHEREAS, The former Frances Brown was born to Emmitt and Ruth Brown on January 11, 1929, in Bessie, Oklahoma; she was joined in matrimony to Fred Reinke on October 19, 1946, and they enjoyed a rewarding marriage of nearly 64 years, until his passing on October 9, 2010; she was blessed with three children, Deborah, David, and William, as well as seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Reinke was a former employee of the R. E. Cox Department Store and a productive member of her community; devoted to her faith, she was a valued congregant of St. Paul Lutheran Church; and

WHEREAS, Although Frances Reinke will be deeply missed, cherished memories of time spent in her company will long endure in the hearts of her family and friends; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Frances Louise Reinke and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her daughter, Deborah Slaughter, and her husband, Jim; to her sons, David Reinke and his wife, Deena Wright, and William Reinke and his wife, Caroline Reinke; to her brothers, Kenneth and Eddie Brown; to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and to her other relatives and 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 Frances Reinke.

Anderson of McLennan

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1537 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 5, 2011.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House