H.R. No. 1231
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, April 12, 2009, marks the 68th wedding anniversary
of Edgar and Elizabeth Brown of Dallas, and this joyous event
provides a fitting opportunity to reflect on their memorable
journey together as husband and wife; and
WHEREAS, Their first date took place in September 1940, when
William Edgar Brown, Jr., escorted the former Zuma Bell Elizabeth
Way to the Texas State Fair; the pair had met in 1938, at the ice
cream shop in Dallas where Miss Way was employed, and a similarity
of experiences and aspirations would help to draw them close
together; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 8, 1920, in Irving and raised in the
farming community of Estelle, Mr. Brown developed an appreciation
for education as a young boy and graduated at the age of 15 from
Irving High School, having never missed a day of school; he went on
to attend what was then North Texas Agricultural College, where he
studied electrical engineering; and
WHEREAS, A native of Grayson County, Elizabeth Way was born
on July 21, 1922, and she grew up, like Mr. Brown, in a large family
that was engaged in agriculture; she attended high school in
Colbert, Oklahoma, during which time she played on a girls' ball
team, and she later moved with her family to Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Just before Christmas 1940, Mr. Brown proposed to
his sweetheart, and the couple were married in Dallas on April 12,
1941, in the home of the preacher of Hampton Place Church of Christ;
after the United States entered World War II, Edgar Brown
volunteered for duty with the U.S. Navy, and he worked in the area
of radio technology and electronics until his discharge in 1946;
following Mr. Brown's return to civilian life, he and Mrs. Brown
moved to Dallas, where they raised their three beloved children,
Kaye, Gail, and Bill, and established a successful sound-equipment
business; and
WHEREAS, Sustained and inspired by their deep faith, the
Browns are valued members of Cockrell Hill Church of Christ in
Dallas; their lives continue to be enriched as well by their
close-knit family, which now includes four grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, The 68 years of marriage that Mr. and Mrs. Brown have
shared is eloquent affirmation of the meaning of love and
commitment, and their enduring union is an inspiration to all who
know them; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Edgar and Elizabeth Brown on the
occasion of their 68th 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.
Harper-Brown
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1231 was adopted by the House on April
6, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House