Bill Text: TX HR848 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 848 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Willie D. Barnett of San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-04-05 - Reported enrolled [HR848 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR848-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 848



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The loved ones of Willie D. Barnett of San Antonio
	were deeply saddened by his passing on February 4, 2011, at the age
	of 98; and
	WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mr. Barnett was born
	in Lockhart on March 24, 1912; he shared nearly four decades with
	his first wife, Augurene, before her death and was a devoted father
	to his children, Willie, Vernon, Reginald, and Jacqueline;
	fortunate to find love a second time, he married Alice Littlejohn
	Barnett in 1982, and their marriage spanned close to three decades;
	and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Barnett had a notable career of over 35 years'
	duration with the San Antonio Housing Authority; he was also active
	in his community and a deacon and a faithful member of Childress
	Memorial Church of God in Christ; he played trumpet with the choir
	and, even into his late 90s, helped to serve breakfast to the
	homeless every week before the morning service and Sunday school;
	and
	WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Barnett spent many happy hours
	playing dominoes, listening to his favorite music, and telling
	stories to his family and friends; and
	WHEREAS, Willie Barnett lived a full and generous life, and
	he will always be remembered with great admiration and affection;
	now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Willie D. Barnett
	and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
	wife, Alice Littlejohn Barnett; to his sons, Willie M. Barnett and
	Vernon O. Barnett; to his daughter, Jacqueline Barnett-Kirk, and
	her husband, Wallace; to his grandchildren and
	great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and 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 Willie D.
	Barnett.

	McClendon

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 848 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on March 31, 2011.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House