SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 807
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize William Edward Brown, Jr., on the occasion of his 91st
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is well known for
his wisdom and generosity of spirit, and he is a respected and
admired citizen of this state; and
WHEREAS, Bill Brown was born May 20, 1922, in Floydada; he
studied mechanical engineering for two years at Texas Tech
University, but dropped out in 1943 to serve his country in the
United States Army Air Corps; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown was deployed to Europe in 1944 to fly
C-47 transport aircraft; he also flew seven combat missions and
served as a glider pilot in Operation Varsity, the last
large-scale airborne operation of World War II; over the course
of his military service, he was awarded numerous medals and
commendations, including a Bronze Star; and
WHEREAS, After the war, he returned to Floydada and his
family's farm; he married his wife, Jo-Hal, on August 2, 1948,
and the couple raised six children, Rande Lu, Jo-Christy, William
Edward, Cary O'Keefe, Thiess Martin, and Tracy Wolf; they have
been blessed with 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brown remained devoted to flying and piloted
his own airplane well into his 80s, and each of his sons earned a
pilot's license, following in the family tradition begun by his
father, William Edward Brown, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, In celebration of his birthday, friends and
family are gathering on May 15, 2013, to congratulate him and
share in this milestone in his life; a beloved and esteemed
member of his community, he is noted for his courage, his
compassion for others, and his enthusiasm for living each day to
the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby commend William Edward Brown, Jr., on his
many achievements and extend to him best wishes for a memorable
91st birthday celebration; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Watson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 1, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate