H.R. No. 1764
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Fred and Erika Brown of Lubbock celebrated their
  50th wedding anniversary on March 23, 2013, and they may indeed
  reflect with joy on the rewarding relationship they have shared;
  and
         WHEREAS, Fred Brown and the former Erika Marie Hampel
  exchanged the vows of matrimony in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1963, and
  over the course of their marriage, they have found in each other a
  loving life partner; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Brown count among their blessings a
  fine family that includes two daughters, Deanna Tucker and Karen
  Miller and her husband, Kerry, a son, Mike Brown, and his wife,
  Melissa, seven grandchildren, and a great-grandchild; and
         WHEREAS, For half a century, Fred and Erika Brown have
  brought to their marriage laughter, kindness, and devotion, and it
  is a pleasure to honor them for their enduring commitment; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
  Legislature hereby congratulate Fred and Erika 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.
 
  Frullo
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1764 was adopted by the House on May
  8, 2013, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House