85R8996 JGH-D
By: Smithee H.C.R. No. 69
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt at
the loss of Brenda Nation of Austin, who died on January 22, 2017,
at the age of 59; and
WHEREAS, Brenda Nation was born to Benjamin and Juanita
Nation on October 4, 1957, and she grew up in Lake Charles,
Louisiana; after graduating from LaGrange High School, she worked
in a number of offices, including a law firm, where the attorneys
urged her to attend college; she took their advice and earned a
bachelor's degree from McNeese State University, and, in 1993, she
received her law degree from Louisiana State University; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Nation began her legal career as an assistant
attorney general for the state of Louisiana, and in December 2001,
she joined the staff of the American Council of Life Insurers;
working first out of their headquarters in Washington, D.C., and
then as regional vice president in the Austin office, she capably
represented the ACLI before the legislatures of Texas, Oklahoma,
Wyoming, New Mexico, and Alaska; and
WHEREAS, At her 20th high school reunion, Ms. Nation
reconnected with an old classmate, Allen Corder; the couple married
three months later and went on to share more than two decades
together; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Nation won the admiration of many with her
thoughtful and generous gifts, her skill as a scratch golfer, and
her flair for decorating; she also loved to cook and entertain, and
she delighted guests with her Cajun recipes, one of which was
featured in Good Housekeeping magazine; and
WHEREAS, A loving wife, a dedicated professional, and a loyal
friend, Brenda Nation lived a full and generous life, and memories
of her warmth, kindness, and joie de vivre will forever be treasured
by all those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 85th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to the life of Brenda Nation and extend heartfelt
sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Allen Corder;
to her brothers, Glenn Nation and his wife, Helen, and Dean Nation
and his wife, Connie; and to her other relatives and many 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of
Brenda Nation.