SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 652
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ida Mae Brantley on the grand occasion of her 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, This exemplary lady is well known for her charm
and generosity, and she is a revered resident of the Sterling
House of Lancaster; and
WHEREAS, Ida Mae Brantley was born April 14, 1913, in
Longview; over the course of her marriages to Willie Walker and
Cleaster Brantley, Sr., she raised seven children, who have been
a source of much pride and joy for her, and she has been blessed
with grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Brantley is a devout Christian who practices
her faith in her daily life, and she has been a longtime member of
First Full Gospel Pentecostal Church; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of her community, she
is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
83rd Legislature, hereby commend Ida Mae Brantley on her many
achievements and extend to her best wishes on the occasion of her
100th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 15, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate