H.C.R. No. 99
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of David Michael Braun of Nassau Bay on February 21, 2015,
at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Born in East Cleveland, Ohio, to Dan and Sadie Braun
in 1955, David Braun grew up in Depew, New York; in 1986, he moved to
Nassau Bay, Texas, and he earned a degree in marketing from the
University of Houston; and
WHEREAS, After working in sales for a number of years,
Mr. Braun joined the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership in 2005
as aerospace marketing manager, and in that position he was able to
follow his passion as a strong advocate in behalf of manned space
flight; every year, he coordinated a visit to Washington, D.C., by
150 people, who spent two days promoting funding for the space
program in more than 350 congressional offices; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Braun was also a leader in his community at
home, serving on the Nassau Bay City Council from 2002 to 2010, and
during his tenure he was instrumental in the development of Nassau
Bay Town Center; after taking a year off from the council because of
term limits, he was reelected in 2011, when he was named mayor pro
tem; as a member of the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance,
he played a role in the passage of the Homeowner Flood Insurance
Affordability Act; and
WHEREAS, Among his many other good works, Mr. Braun
volunteered with the Nauticats Swim Team for 12 years, and he and
his family often hosted students from around the world through the
United Space School and the Texas A&M Singing Cadets; a man of
strong religious faith, he assisted with catechism classes at
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, and he also sponsored engaged
couples to prepare them for marriage and served on the church's
building committee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Braun's awards include recognition from the
Clear Creek Education Foundation as Citizen of the Year, and in
2009, the University of Houston presented him with the
Distinguished Alumni Award; and
WHEREAS, During his time on this earth, David Braun lived
life to the fullest, dedicating himself to his family, his faith,
and the city he loved, and he will long be fondly remembered by all
those who were fortunate enough to know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 84th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the memory of David Michael Braun and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his wife,
Angela Braun; to his son, Michael Braun; to his parents, Dan and
Sadie Braun; to his sister, Kathy; to his brothers, Danny and Chris;
to his parents-in-law, Albert and Estella Garcia; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
David Michael Braun.
Paul
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 99 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 9, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 99 was adopted by the Senate on
April 22, 2015, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor