81R23723 MDM-D
By: Anderson H.R. No. 1804
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Edna Bryant of Waco commemorated a special milestone
in her life when she celebrated her 100th birthday on July 14, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, Born in 1908 to Jesse and Carrie Laird in Reagan,
Edna Laird was just 11 years old when her mother died, and as the
firstborn child, she took on the responsibility of raising her two
brothers and two sisters; and
WHEREAS, In 1926, she married George Bryant and with him
lovingly raised five children, Delores Rogers, Wayne Bryant,
Wendell Bryant, Bobbie Beck, and the late Charles Bryant, and the
couple shared a rewarding marriage until Mr. Bryant's passing in
1951; in addition to providing a warm and inviting home, Mrs. Bryant
helped support her family by working part-time as a grocery store
checker; and
WHEREAS, Today, she enjoys the devotion and affection of a
large circle of relatives and friends, including numerous
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and
great-great-grandchildren; a resident of Waco for 69 years, she is
a member of First Baptist Church and enjoys listening to gospel
music; and
WHEREAS, Edna Bryant is a source of inspiration to all who
know her, and it is a pleasure to recognize her for a century of life
well lived; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Edna Bryant on her 100th birthday
and extend to her sincere best wishes for all the happiness she so
richly deserves; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Bryant as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.