SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 127
In Memory
of
Polly Perry Marsh Brabham
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Polly Perry Marsh Brabham on July 27, 2017, at the age
of 86; and
WHEREAS, Born to Mary and Fred Perry on May 10, 1931, in
Birmingham, Alabama, the former Polly Perry grew up with the
companionship of three sisters, Mary Alice, Nancy, and Jean; she
graduated from Phillips High School in 1949 and continued her
education at the University of Alabama, where she began her
lifelong involvement with Pi Beta Phi Sorority; and
WHEREAS, After earning her degree in 1953, Mrs. Brabham
embarked on a career in education that included teaching in
Birmingham and Auburn, Alabama, and working at the School for
Little Children in Longview; she later worked as a residential
realtor for Lenhart Properties; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Brabham enjoyed a rewarding marriage with
her first husband, Oscar Marsh, that spanned nearly two decades;
she was fortunate enough to find love again with Herbert Brabham,
whom she wed in 1974, and they went on to share 28 years together;
she was the proud mother of three children, Lucy, Rebecca, and
David, and she took great pleasure in welcoming into her family
six grandchildren, Sally, Zachary, Adam, Sam, Adrienne, and
Robert, and a great-granddaughter, Polly; and
WHEREAS, Active in her community, Mrs. Brabham was a
valued congregant of First United Methodist Church, and she
belonged to many religious and civic groups; and
WHEREAS, Although Polly Brabham will be deeply missed,
cherished memories of time spent in her company will long endure
in the hearts of her family and friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
of Polly Perry Marsh Brabham and extend heartfelt sympathy to her
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Polly Brabham.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on August 10, 2017, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate