By: Montford S.R. No. 665
1-1 SENATE RESOLUTION
1-2 In Memory
1-3 of
1-4 Tom Barnes
1-5 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
1-6 citizens of Lubbock in mourning the loss of Tom Barnes who died
1-7 March 20, 1995, at the age of 71; and
1-8 WHEREAS, Born October 9, 1923, in Riley Springs, Tom Barnes
1-9 served in the United States Army during World War II and the Korean
1-10 conflict; he married Zona M. Wolf on January 21, 1946; and
1-11 WHEREAS, Mr. Barnes was dedicated to his work as a peace
1-12 officer with the Lubbock Police Department and the Texas Department
1-13 of Public Safety until his retirement in 1977; he then worked in
1-14 the private polygraph business until 1994; and
1-15 WHEREAS, An exemplary and distinguished gentleman, Tom Barnes
1-16 was respected in the community for his many accomplishments; and
1-17 WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity, he
1-18 gave unselfishly of his time to others, and his wisdom, warmth,
1-19 and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew him;
1-20 and
1-21 WHEREAS, Tom Barnes was a devoted husband, father, and
1-22 grandfather, and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured
1-23 forever by his family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
2-1 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
2-2 74th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the
2-3 bereaved family of Tom Barnes: his wife, Zona Wolf Barnes; his
2-4 daughters, Donna Unger and Pamela Watts; his son, Douglas Nesmith;
2-5 his brothers, Bill Gross and Don Gross; and his five grandchildren
2-6 and great-granddaughter; and, be it further
2-7 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for the
2-8 members of his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the
2-9 Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so
2-10 in memory of Tom Barnes.
2-11 ______________________________________
2-12 President of the Senate
2-13 I hereby certify that the above
2-14 Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15 on April 10, 1995, by a rising vote.
2-16 ______________________________________
2-17 Secretary of the Senate
2-18 ______________________________________
2-19 Member, Texas Senate