SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 56
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  Ethel Branch
 
         WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and purpose drew to a close
  on May 2, 2025, with the passing of Ethel Branch of Longview at
  the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, The youngest child of Dick and Marie Rowland, the
  former Ethel Rowland was born on December 19, 1943, in Orlando,
  Florida; after graduating high school, she worked in mortgage
  lending before embarking on a long and successful career in real
  estate; in 1995, she joined Lenhart Properties, now Coldwell
  Banker Lenhart Properties, and in the course of her 30 years with
  the agency, she was a top performer as well as a mentor and leader
  to her colleagues; and
         WHEREAS, In 1986, she married Barney Branch, and the couple
  went on to share a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly four
  decades; Mrs. Branch's life was greatly enriched by her stepsons,
  Trey and Scott, as well as her three grandchildren and seven
  great-grandchildren; a woman of deep faith, she served as an
  usher at Trinity Episcopal Church; she also gave generously of
  her time and talents to the Green Thumb Garden Club, and she had a
  lifelong passion for the beach, especially the Florida coast; and
         WHEREAS, Admired for her warmth, kindness, and quick wit,
  Ethel Branch brightened the world for all who knew her, and they
  will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be
  it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
  Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life
  of Ethel Branch and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
  her family: to her husband, Barney Branch; to her sister-in-law,
  Jo Ann Ford, and her children, Jill, Gail, and Greg; to her
  stepsons, Trey Branch and Scott Branch and his wife, Christy; to
  her grandchildren, Connor, Carson, and Karly Branch; to her
  great-grandchildren; and to her many other relatives and host of
  friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of Ethel Branch.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on August 15, 2025, by
    a rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate