H.C.R. No. 262 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Martha Sue Brunson of Paris, Texas, who passed away on May 14, 2009, at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, A native Texan, the former Martha McGinnis was born on August 3, 1933, in Roxton, to John and Lottie Margraves McGinnis; a graduate of her hometown's schools, she was a member of the Baptist church and a lover of music; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Brunson held a long and rewarding career at Sears, where she made many friends in both her coworkers and her customers; after retiring, she went on to work as a caregiver; and WHEREAS, The devoted mother of two sons, Mrs. Brunson later delighted in welcoming into her treasured family her daughters-in-law, three grandsons, two step-grandsons, and five great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, A kind and caring woman, Martha Sue Brunson earned the affection of all who knew her with her optimism, her ever-present smile, and her genuine interest in others; although she will be deeply missed, her loved ones can take comfort in knowing that she enjoyed a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby pay tribute to the memory of Martha Sue Brunson and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her sons, Ronnie Brunson and his wife, Treva, and Rickey Brunson and his wife, Marty; to her grandsons and their spouses, Ryan and Darla Brunson, Eric and Krisi Brunson, and Colby and Tricia Brunson; to her step-grandsons, Kenneth Musick and his wife, Mary, and Michael Musick and his wife, JoAnna; to her great-grandchildren, Holly Thompson, Allix, Tanner, and Lyric Brunson, and Lucas Musick; to the father of her children, Royce Brunson; and to her many 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of Martha Sue Brunson. Homer ______________________________ ______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 262 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 28, 2009. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 262 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on June 1, 2009. ______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: __________________ Date __________________ Governor