H.R. No. 65 



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The family and many friends of Barbara Gray were 
deeply saddened by the untimely passing of this remarkable woman on 
July 27, 2003, at the age of 53; and
	WHEREAS, Born in rural South Dakota, Ms. Gray knew from a 
young age that she would one day become a lawyer, even in a time when 
few women were welcomed into the profession; after earning a 
bachelor's degree from The University of Texas at Austin, she 
taught English in Panama for two years before attending the 
University of Houston Law Center, where she was an honor student and 
a member of the law review; and
	WHEREAS, This exceptional woman earned the third highest 
score among hundreds taking the Texas bar examination and went on to 
become the first female partner at the respected Lidell Sapp law 
firm; highly regarded for her integrity and ability, she worked in 
various executive positions in the legal department of Enron 
Capital and Trade, and her outstanding ability earned her the 
respect and admiration of all who worked with her; and
	WHEREAS, A woman who cherished her faith and family, she  
enjoyed worshiping at St. Philip Presbyterian Church in Houston and 
the First Presbyterian Church of Navasota and often volunteered for 
CanCare Ministries; she was a proud and devoted mother to her 
children and stepchildren and adored her husband, Ed; and
	WHEREAS, Barbara Gray was blessed with unshakeable strength 
and an indomitable spirit that enabled her to courageously battle 
cancer; she leaves a legacy of wisdom, genuine compassion, and 
unselfish love for others that will remain treasured by those 
fortunate enough to have shared her life, and she will be greatly 
missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of 
Barbara Gray and extend sincere sympathy to her family: to her 
husband, Ed; to her children, Whitney and Max; to her stepchildren, 
Erin, Brian, and his wife, Stephanie; to her parents, Milo and Jean 
Nelson; to her grandchildren, Jacy, Jenna, and Jordan; to her 
sisters and brother-in-law, Betty and Robert Sanders and Becky 
Truitt; to her brother and sister-in-law, Brad and Nila Nelson; and 
to the other relatives and many friends of this beloved woman; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of 
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barbara 
Gray.

                                                                         Coleman


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                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 65 was unanimously adopted by a rising 
vote of the House on August 8, 2003.

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                                                     Chief Clerk of the House