H.R. No. 39
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The tragic passing of Christopher Thomas Branham on
June 24, 2020, at the age of 26, brought an unimaginable loss to the
many people who loved and cherished him; and
WHEREAS, The son of Jim and Conny Branham, Chris Branham was
born in Brunssum, the Netherlands, on October 14, 1993, and he grew
up with the companionship of his sister, Monica, who was also his
best friend; in 2002, he and his family moved to Round Rock; a
talented athlete, he excelled in baseball, football, and golf,
earning the opportunity to compete in numerous national
championships; he was a member of the Class of 2012 at Stony Point
High School, and he attended a trade school in Pembroke Pines,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, At the age of 23, Mr. Branham distinguished himself
by becoming a small business owner; he married and experienced the
joy of becoming the father of two precious children, Aaliyah and
Jaden; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Branham's death inspired an outpouring of
support from the community at large; to celebrate his life, family
and friends established the Chris Branham Memorial Foundation, a
nonprofit that raises money for trade school scholarships, local
youth baseball organizations, and all-volunteer search and rescue
efforts; and
WHEREAS, Chris Branham immeasurably enriched the lives of all
who had the good fortune to share in his love and friendship, and
they will forever carry him close in their hearts; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Christopher Thomas Branham and extend deepest condolences 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 Chris
Branham.
Harris of Williamson
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 39 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on November 17, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House