Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Burma Beal of Bryan, Texas, who turned 100 years old on September 15, 2019. Burma Faye Ellis Beal was born September 15, 1919, in Jewett, Texas, to Wade and Susan Ellis. She grew up in Jewett and was known as the girl who climbed to the top of the water tower when she was just 12 years old. She graduated from Jewett High School as salutatorian in 1936, where she played tennis and participated in the Texas State tournament for this sport. In 1937, Burma graduated from the Austin Beauty School. Just a year later, she married Oren Beal. Together, they would have 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. After moving to Bryan, Texas, Burma owned and operated Burma's Beauty Shop for 46 years. In that time, she forged many strong friendships. Burma was deeply involved in her community and her church, Central Church in Bryan-College Station. Burma and Oren also loved supporting the Texas A&M Aggies and were season ticket holders for football and basketball games for more than 35 years. Through their church, Burma and Oren took part in the Adoptive Grandparent Program, in which they befriended students at Texas A&M. They formed such a strong bond with one young Aggie that she asked Burma and Oren to be a bridesmaid and groomsman in her wedding. Burma is well-known among her loved ones for two things: her love for Coca-Cola and her world-famous peanut brittle.…”