TITLE: In memory of Daniel E. Banda of Mount Pleasant.

SUMMARY: In memory of Daniel E. Banda of Mount Pleasant.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the death of Daniel E. Banda of Mount Pleasant on May 25, 2015, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, The son of Francisco and Petra Banda, Daniel Banda was born in Wichita Falls on November 22, 1936, and grew up in a large family with 11 brothers and sisters; devoted to his faith, he was a retired minister of Iglesia Bautista Betel Church in Dallas, where he had guided the congregation as pastor for 18 years; and WHEREAS, Mr. Banda was joined in marriage on June 29, 1963, to the former Alicia Bayona, and they went on to enjoy more than five decades together; the couple became the parents of three children, Bryan, Marisa, and Daniel, and they were further blessed with four grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Those who were fortunate enough to share in the friendship and love of Daniel Banda will always remember him with great admiration and affection; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Daniel E. Banda and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Alicia Banda; to his children, Bryan Daniel Banda and Marisa Elaine Banda; to his grandchildren, Larissa Danielle Banda, Bryan Daniel Banda Jr., Arsedalia Rodriguez, and Marivet Mejia; to his brothers, Pete Banda and his wife, Juana, and Frank Banda and his wife, Vickie; to his sisters, Josefina Ceballos and Esther Rangel; and to his other relatives and friends; 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 Daniel E. Banda. Hughes Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3456 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House