H.R. No. 74
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 75th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed
cause for celebration, and Lillian Bryant of Houston is marking
that significant milestone in her life on January 25, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Born in 1944 to Jessie James and Sammie Ella Davis of
Shiro, she lived in Houston's Fourth and Fifth Wards before her
parents bought a home in Galena Park; after attending Fidelity
Manor High School through the 10th grade, she transferred to her
dream school, Phillis Wheatley High, and she graduated as a proud
member of the Class of 1961 before going on to attend Prairie View
A&M University; she married her soul mate, Eddis Melvin Bryant, on
January 12, 1963, and they were blessed with two daughters, Alisa
and Arbrenia; today, she takes great pride in her role as "MeMe" to
two treasured grandsons, Bryson and Victor; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Bryant worked for Homestead, Lockwood, and
Frost Banks early in her career, and from 1979 until 1992, she was
employed by Texaco in payroll accounting; since her retirement, she
has been a certified travel consultant, and she was also a full-time
caregiver in her mother's last years; Ms. Bryant has been active in
numerous organizations, among them the PTA, the Fontaine Scenic
Woods Civic Club, the Red Hat Society, and Eta Phi Beta, which named
her Outstanding Woman of the Year in 1998; in addition, she has
participated in the senior mission at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist
Church and Fifth Ward Missionary Baptist Church; she enjoys
traveling, shopping, line dancing, and spending time with her
grandsons and other loved ones; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family and admiring friends,
Lillian Bryant is a source of joy and inspiration to all who have
the great privilege of knowing her and of sharing in the richness of
her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Lillian Bryant on her 75th birthday
and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Ms. Bryant as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 74 was adopted by the House on March
6, 2019, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House