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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan truly merits |
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special recognition, and Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon of Big Sandy |
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marked this notable milestone on March 24, 2013; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in Waller in 1913, Elisabeth Guldmann traveled |
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with her family as a young child to her father's native Denmark, |
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where they lived for several years before moving to Canada; at the |
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age of 14, she and her mother and sisters came to Houston, and she |
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graduated from John H. Reagan High School in 1931; and |
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WHEREAS, She married Joseph Brannon in 1935, and the couple |
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raised three children, Richard, Ronnie, and Brenda, who have been a |
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source of much pride and joy; over the years, Mrs. Brannon has been |
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further blessed with 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and |
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14 great-great-grandchildren; and |
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WHEREAS, Devoted to living each day to the fullest, Mrs. |
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Brannon has cultivated a wide variety of interests, including |
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traveling, reading, gardening, and dancing; a devout Christian, she |
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was a longtime member of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston |
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before moving to Big Sandy; and |
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WHEREAS, With her charm, her compassion for others, and her |
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generosity of spirit, Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon has earned the |
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admiration and affection of countless people through the years, and |
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it is indeed a privilege to honor this treasured centenarian; now, |
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therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas |
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Legislature hereby congratulate Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon on her |
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100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued |
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happiness and good fortune; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for Mrs. Brannon as an expression of high regard by the |
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Texas House of Representatives. |