SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 493


In Memory

of

Mable Bryant

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and 
commemorates the life of Mable Bryant, who died March 3, 2003, 
at the age of 85; and
	WHEREAS, Mable Earlee Griffin was born to Emma Tennon and 
Leroy Griffin on February 25, 1918, in Lavaca County; she was 
raised in El Campo and later moved to Houston, where she met and 
married Milton Bryant, with whom she enjoyed a happy marriage for 
over 50 years; the couple was blessed with two daughters; and
	WHEREAS, A loving wife, a nurturing mother to her children 
and stepchildren, a devoted grandmother, and a loving sister and 
aunt, Mable made her family the center of her life; and
	WHEREAS, Mable Bryant was also known as a woman of great 
generosity and kindness; her warmth touched the lives of all who 
came in contact with her, and she welcomed everyone into her 
home, especially to her dinner table; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian, Mable was a loyal and faithful 
member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, where her husband was an 
associate minister; she sang in the choir and assisted the church 
in many other ways; and
	WHEREAS, Mable leaves behind memories that will be treasured 
forever by her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of Mable Bryant:  her children and stepchildren, 
Annamarie Bryant Evans, Emma Faye Bryant Marbley, Sharon Bryant 
and Calvin Littlejohn, Carl and Frankie Johnson, and 
Dell and Tony Smart; her brother, Alvin Brown; her eleven 
grandchildren; her eleven great-grandchildren; and her many 
other beloved family members; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the 
members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so 
in memory of Mable Bryant.
                                                                           Ellis




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on April 2, 2003, by a 
rising vote.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate