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