In memory of William Everett Brannon Jr. of Sulphur Springs.

89(R) HR 355 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

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