Bill Text: TX HR1406 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of Christine Kocian Vanek of West.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Republican 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-05-06 - Reported enrolled [HR1406 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR1406-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 1406

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and purposeful life drew to a close on March
20, 2011, with the passing of Christine Kocian Vanek of West at the
age of 94; and
WHEREAS, Born in Penelope on July 27, 1916, to Vince and
Frances Kocian, the former Christine Kocian attended Cottonwood
School near Hubbard; in 1937 she married Frank Vanek, and they
shared 38 years of marriage before his passing; the couple were
blessed with four children, Patsy, Maxine, Steve, and Allen, and
with the passing years, Mrs. Vanek had the pleasure of welcoming
into her family 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her work as a devoted homemaker, she
owned and operated the popular Dixie Hamburger Drive-In with her
husband for several years; she was also a talented seamstress and
served a 20-year tenure with Lorch Manufacturing Company in West;
and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Vanek was a valued member of her community of
faith, holding membership in St. Mary's Catholic Church of the
Assumption, Catholic Daughters of America, and the K.J.Z.T.
Society; in her free time, she enjoyed canning and tending her
flowers and garden; and
WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, Christine Vanek is
remembered with great tenderness and affection by all those who
were fortunate enough to share in her love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Christine Kocian
Vanek and extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to
her children, Patsy C'de Baca and her husband, Frankie, Maxine
Kazda, Allen Vanek and his wife, Stephanie, and Steve Vanek; to her
sister, Frances Beseda; to her 10 grandchildren and 15
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 Christine
Vanek.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1406 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 28, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House