87S30148 BPG-D
By: Murr H.R. No. 12
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Llano lost an admired civic leader and
cattleman with the passing of Kenneth Max Brandenberger on
September 3, 2021, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, The son of Nila Lee Bode and Dayton Charles
Brandenberger, Kenneth Brandenberger was born in Mason on September
5, 1941; he grew up ranching in Mason, Llano, and San Saba Counties
alongside his three brothers, Donald, Bruce, and Tommy; after
graduating from Texas Tech University, he married the love of his
life, the former Patricia Mitchell, and they were blessed with
three daughters, Carol, Caryn, and Connie; their treasured family
eventually grew to include six grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Early in their marriage, the Brandenbergers worked
for Miller's Viewlawn Angus in Mabel, Minnesota; they returned to
Llano County in 1969 and Mr. Brandenberger became herdsman at the
renowned Granite Hills Hereford Ranch and then managing partner of
the J. D. and Joyce Jordan Hereford Ranch in Mason; later, he was
territory sales manager for the Moorman Manufacturing Company; he
then earned his real estate license, and during a 30-year career
with Frosty Miller Ranch Realty, he sold properties while happily
sharing the history and lore of his beloved Hill Country; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brandenberger continued to enjoy showing and
judging purebred cattle, and over the years, he developed breeding
stock from his brother and raised calves in partnership with a
cousin; in addition, he and his wife farmed on the South Plains; he
benefited the cattle industry as a director of the Texas Hereford
Association and president of the Hill Country Livestock Raisers
Association, among other leadership roles; a longtime supporter of
4-H, he was named the state's Distinguished 4-H Leader in 1983; he
contributed to his community in numerous capacities, including
president of the board of the Llano Independent School District and
general manager of the Llano County Rodeo; during nearly three
decades on the Llano County Soil and Water Conservation District
board, he served several times as director and president, and he was
on the state stewardship committee; he was a member of the
administrative board of Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist
Church as well; and
WHEREAS, Although Kenneth Brandenberger is deeply missed, he
leaves behind a legacy of service that his loved ones can remember
with pride; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Kenneth Max Brandenberger and extend sincere sympathy to all who
mourn his passing; 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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Kenneth
Brandenberger.