H.R. No. 1804

R E S O L U T I O N

WHEREAS, Edna Bryant of Waco commemorated a special milestone in her life when she celebrated her 100th birthday on July 14, 2008; and

WHEREAS, Born in 1908 to Jesse and Carrie Laird in Reagan, Edna Laird was just 11 years old when her mother died, and as the firstborn child, she took on the responsibility of raising her two brothers and two sisters; and

WHEREAS, In 1926, she married George Bryant and with him lovingly raised five children, Delores Rogers, Wayne Bryant, Wendell Bryant, Bobbie Beck, and the late Charles Bryant, and the couple shared a rewarding marriage until Mr. Bryant's passing in 1951; in addition to providing a warm and inviting home, Mrs. Bryant helped support her family by working part-time as a grocery store checker; and

WHEREAS, Today, she enjoys the devotion and affection of a large circle of relatives and friends, including numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; a resident of Waco for 69 years, she is a member of First Baptist Church and enjoys listening to gospel music; and

WHEREAS, Edna Bryant is a source of inspiration to all who know her, and it is a pleasure to recognize her for a century of life well lived; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Edna Bryant on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for all the happiness she so richly deserves; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Bryant as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives.

Anderson

______________________________ Speaker of the House

I certify that H.R. No. 1804 was adopted by the House on May 11, 2009, by a non-record vote.

______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House