Bill Text: TX HR355 | 2025-2026 | 89th Legislature | Enrolled

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Bill Title: In memory of William Everett Brannon Jr. of Sulphur Springs.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2025-06-01 - Reported enrolled [HR355 Detail]

Download: Texas-2025-HR355-Enrolled.html

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H.R. No. 355

R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The life of a respected figure in the Texas
Democratic Party drew to a close with the passing of William Everett
Brannon Jr. of Sulphur Springs on December 7, 2024, at the age of
75; and
WHEREAS, Born in Birmingham, Alabama, on October 20, 1949,
Bill Brannon was the son of William Everett Brannon and Mary
DuQuesnay Brannon; after graduating from high school in St. Louis,
Missouri, he earned a degree in political science and history from
North Texas State University, where he discovered his passion for
politics and its potential to create positive change; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brannon's involvement in civic affairs and
public service spanned more than 40 years; he excelled in such
leadership roles as executive director, senior advisor,
redistricting director, and rural coordinator for the Texas
Democratic Party, and he was a consultant in over 150 campaigns; at
the local level, he served as chair of the Hopkins County Democratic
Party and twice ran for a seat in the Texas House of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Brannon also worked as a staff member for
elected Democrats at both the state and federal levels, including
as a legislative liaison for Governor Ann Richards, district
director for U.S. Congressmen Max Sandlin and Jim Chapman, and
consultant for State Representatives Mark Homer and Barry Telford
and State Senator Richard M. Anderson; in all his endeavors, he
enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Vali Walker Brannon, and
he took great pride in his children and grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Renowned for his expertise and commitment as well as
his generosity and sense of humor, Bill Brannon mentored and
inspired several generations of Texas Democrats, and his influence
will continue to be felt in the years ahead; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Everett
Brannon Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Vali Walker Brannon; to his sons, Adam King and
his wife, Kim, Blake Rhodes and his wife, Ashley, and Patrick Rhodes
and his wife, Sally; to his sister, Lynn Golden; to his niece,
Brenda Boyd; to his grandchildren, Holton, Weston, Grayson, Smith,
Bennett, and Kohen; and to his other relatives and many 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 Bill
Brannon.
Bucy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 355 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on June 1, 2025.
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Chief Clerk of the House