SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 109
In Memory
of
Brenda Rae Henderson Hudnall
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Houston in mourning the loss of Brenda Rae Henderson
Hudnall, who died May 21, 2013, at the age of 54; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Henderson was born on January 5, 1959; she
graduated from Skidmore College and came to Texas in 1983 to earn
a degree from the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas
Southern University; she married Earlie Hudnall, Jr., while
still in law school, and the couple was blessed with a daughter,
Margaret Elise, in 2005; and
WHEREAS, Brenda worked for the United States Department of
Justice as an immigration officer and later established a career
in the food services industry; she successfully managed several
restaurants and served as area manager of Food Services for the
Houston Independent School District; her most recent position
was that of food service director at Eurest, a division of
Compass Group; and
WHEREAS, Brenda enjoyed traveling and visiting art
collections and pursuing her culinary interests and talents; she
was famous for a number of special dishes she would cook for
family and friends, and everyone felt welcome around her kitchen
table, where they enjoyed fellowship and conversation; she also
spent time gardening and planting flowers and was an active
member of the University Museum at Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, She was a highly accomplished lady and a faithful
member of Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church; she was devoted to
her family, and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured
forever by all who were privileged to share in her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Brenda Rae Henderson
Hudnall; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Brenda Hudnall.
Ellis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 25, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate