H.R. No. 254
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Marie Hendricks Payne of Lake Jackson is reaching a
special milestone on June 17, 2013, when she marks her 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Born a century ago to Jesse Banks and Mary Ida
Hendricks, the former Marie Hendricks grew up on a farm in Oklahoma;
on July 18, 1931, at the age of 18, she married Clifford Payne; the
couple shared more than six decades together and were blessed with a
daughter, Mary Helen; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Payne has dedicated herself to her home and to
her family, which today includes two grandchildren, Gail and Donna;
a resident of the Lake Jackson community for 70 years, she is known
for her strong faith and is a valued member of First Baptist Church
of Clute; and
WHEREAS, Marie Payne is a source of tremendous inspiration,
and in sharing the experience gained through a century of life well
lived, she bestows a precious gift of wisdom that benefits all who
are fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Marie
Hendricks Payne on the joyous occasion of her 100th birthday and
extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Payne as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Bonnen of Brazoria
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 254 was adopted by the House on June
25, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House