TITLE: In memory of Susan Brance Waggoman of Bandera.

SUMMARY: In memory of Susan Brance Waggoman of Bandera.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a rich and rewarding life remain to comfort the loved ones of Susan Brance Waggoman of Bandera, who passed away on April 9, 2015, at the age of 79; and WHEREAS, The former Sue Brance was born on May 7, 1935, to J. D. and Amoretta Hall Brance in Houston, where she attended the Kinkaid School and gained early recognition for her aptitude for music; she graduated from Lamar High School and continued her studies at the University of Alabama; after moving to Fort Worth, she took a job as a secretary at Ridgelie Bank; and WHEREAS, In May of 1958, she met her future husband, John Waggoman; the couple exchanged their wedding vows the following year, relocated to Garland, and welcomed the birth of a son, Jud; shortly thereafter, the family made their new home in the Texas Hill Country, a place that became very dear to Mrs. Waggoman's heart; and WHEREAS, A superb chef, Mrs. Waggoman delighted her household with her creations, and she later parlayed her flair for the culinary arts as a respected member of the international gastronomic society La Confr rie de la Cha ne des R tisseurs; at various times, she cooked alongside Julia Child, Wolfgang Puck, and Dean Fearing, and one of her proudest achievements was baking a cake that claimed the top prize at a high-profile charity event in San Antonio; and WHEREAS, This accomplished woman continued to nurture her musical gifts as well; she performed in hotel lobbies and concert halls and earned the admiration of many; and WHEREAS, Before her health declined in the later years of her life, Mrs. Waggoman would make frequent visits to her relatives and friends in what came to be called the "Sue Jet"; she rejoiced in her roles as devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and she also enjoyed the companionship of her sheltie, Marnie; and WHEREAS, Sue Waggoman was a lady of remarkable talent, poise, and spirit, and she leaves behind a beautiful legacy to be cherished by all those who knew and loved her; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Susan Brance Waggoman and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, John Waggoman; to her son, Jud Waggoman; to her grandchildren, Lee Waggoman and her fianc , Kyle Grest, and First Lieutenant Brance Waggoman and his wife, Kate; to her sister-in-law, Ann Waggoman; and to her other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Susan Brance Waggoman. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2922 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House