H.R. No. 1294
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Madge C. Bratton of Hewitt passed away on March 9,
2011, at the age of 82, leaving her circle of family and friends to
cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and
WHEREAS, Madge Bratton was born in Anaconda, Montana, on July
31, 1928, to William and Clara Niven; after graduating from
Anaconda High School in 1946, she attended Montana State
University, where she earned a bachelor's degree in physical
education in 1950; and
WHEREAS, The former Madge Niven met her future husband, Don
Bratton, while in college; the couple wed after graduation and
enjoyed a rewarding marriage that spanned 52 years, until his
passing; they became the parents of seven children, Donna, Dianne,
Sharon, Mike, Don, Paul, and Karan; and
WHEREAS, Before she and her husband started their family,
Mrs. Bratton worked as a physical education and science teacher in
Sidney, Montana; she then became a full-time homemaker, and she
actively supported her children in their many school and sports
activities; and
WHEREAS, Known for her caring nature and beautiful smile,
Mrs. Bratton was quick to offer encouragement to anyone in need of
it; active in her community, she generously volunteered her time at
area schools and with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity,
Meals on Wheels, and the Hewitt Chamber of Commerce; she was a
devoted member of Hewitt First United Methodist Church, where she
had enjoyed performing with the bell choir; and
WHEREAS, Madge Bratton possessed a generosity of spirit that
expressed itself in myriad ways, and countless lives were enriched
by her warmth and kindness; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Madge C. Bratton and
extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
children and their spouses, Donna Salazar, Sharon Itz, Dianne and
Les Melcher, Mike and Sue Bratton, Don and Terri Bratton, and Paul
and Tammy Bratton; to her sister, Lillian Wind; to her
grandchildren, Tracy Thieman, Shanna Rodriquez, Amber Koger,
Michael, Karan, and Justin Bratton, Tiffany Itz, and Brian and
Melissa Melcher; to her great-grandchildren, Aaron, Matthew, and
Nathan Thieman, Gideon and Ari Koger, and Caiden and Sloane
Rodriquez; 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 Madge
Bratton.
Anderson of McLennan
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1294 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House