1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 488 1-3 In Memory 1-4 of 1-5 Betty Barnett 1-6 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the 1-7 citizens of Alvin in mourning the death of respected community 1-8 leader Betty Barnett; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Betty lived in Brazoria County since 1964, and 1-10 she received her nursing degree from Alvin Community College 1-11 in 1988; and 1-12 WHEREAS, A well-known civic leader, Betty worked on 1-13 countless projects to improve the quality of life in her 1-14 community; she was most proud of being coordinator of the 1-15 Alvin Community Thanksgiving Dinner each year since 1991; and 1-16 WHEREAS, Betty never missed an opportunity to serve 1-17 others; she was active with the Chamber of Commerce; she was 1-18 named Alvin's Citizen of the Year for 1999; and 1-19 WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 1-20 Betty gave unselfishly of her time to others; and her wisdom, 1-21 warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who 2-1 knew her; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Friends and family of Betty affirm that her 2-3 community service was what she lived for, and Betty's dedication 2-4 to helping her fellowman has earned her a special place in the 2-5 hearts of all citizens of Alvin; now, therefore, be it 2-6 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-7 77th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the family 2-8 of Betty Barnett: her husband, Randy; and her son and her two 2-9 grandchildren; and, be it further 2-10 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-11 the members of her family as an expression of deepest sympathy 2-12 from the Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 2-13 it do so in memory of Betty Barnett. 2-14 Brown 2-15 ______________________________________ 2-16 President of the Senate 2-17 I hereby certify that the above 2-18 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-19 on March 19, 2001, by a rising vote. 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 Secretary of the Senate 2-22 ______________________________________ 2-23 Member, Texas Senate