TITLE: Congratulating Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon of Big Sandy on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon of Big Sandy on the occasion of her 100th birthday.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan truly merits special recognition, and Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon of Big Sandy marked this notable milestone on March 24, 2013; and WHEREAS, Born in Waller in 1913, Elisabeth Guldmann traveled with her family as a young child to her father's native Denmark, where they lived for several years before moving to Canada; at the age of 14, she and her mother and sisters came to Houston, and she graduated from John H. Reagan High School in 1931; and WHEREAS, She married Joseph Brannon in 1935, and the couple raised three children, Richard, Ronnie, and Brenda, who have been a source of much pride and joy; over the years, Mrs. Brannon has been further blessed with 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Devoted to living each day to the fullest, Mrs. Brannon has cultivated a wide variety of interests, including traveling, reading, gardening, and dancing; a devout Christian, she was a longtime member of Champion Forest Baptist Church in Houston before moving to Big Sandy; and WHEREAS, With her charm, her compassion for others, and her generosity of spirit, Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon has earned the admiration and affection of countless people through the years, and it is indeed a privilege to honor this treasured centenarian; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby congratulate Elisabeth Guldmann Brannon on her 100th birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued happiness and good fortune; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mrs. Brannon as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Toth Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1288 was adopted by the House on April 17, 2013, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House