H.R. No. 1288
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan truly merits
special recognition, and Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon of Big Sandy
marked this notable milestone on March 24, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Born in Waller in 1913, Elisabeth Guldmann traveled
with her family as a young child to her father's native Denmark,
where they lived for several years before moving to Canada; at the
age of 14, she and her mother and sisters came to Houston, and she
graduated from John H. Reagan High School in 1931; and
WHEREAS, She married Joseph Brannon in 1935, and the couple
raised three children, Richard, Ronnie, and Brenda, who have been a
source of much pride and joy; over the years, Mrs. Brannon has been
further blessed with 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and
14 great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to living each day to the fullest, Mrs.
Brannon has cultivated a wide variety of interests, including
traveling, reading, gardening, and dancing; a devout Christian, she
was a longtime member of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston
before moving to Big Sandy; and
WHEREAS, With her charm, her compassion for others, and her
generosity of spirit, Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon has earned the
admiration and affection of countless people through the years, and
it is indeed a privilege to honor this treasured centenarian; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon on her
100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
happiness and good fortune; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Brannon as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Toth
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1288 was adopted by the House on April
17, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House