H.R. No. 1307 is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Brenda Diane Calhoun Vaughn, who passed away on February 23, 2025, at the age of 73. Born in Torrance, California, on April 17, 1951, she was the daughter of Pastor Verdell Calhoun Sr. and Elizabeth Washington and was one of eight siblings. Brenda was dedicated to her faith from a young age, graduating from Long Beach Polytechnic High School and later earning a bachelor's degree from Lamar University. She was married to Reverend Randy G. Vaughn and was a devoted mother to four children, as well as a proud grandmother and great-grandmother.

Throughout her life, Brenda Vaughn was actively involved in her community, working in various roles including as a business retention and expansion specialist for the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation and a deputy municipal court clerk. She also had a fulfilling career with American Airlines and Envoy Air, and served as a substitute teacher. In addition to her professional contributions, she was deeply engaged in her church and local civic organizations, known for her kindness and generosity. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and acknowledges the impact she had on those around her, concluding with a tribute to her memory by the Texas House of Representatives.