82R20048 RYA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan 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.