78S41597 MW-D

By:  Smithee                                                    H.C.R. No. 22 



CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
	WHEREAS, The family and friends of Betty Barrett of Hereford 
were deeply saddened by the passing of this esteemed woman on April 
6, 2004; and
	WHEREAS, Born on December 5, 1929, in Claude, Mrs. Barrett 
graduated as the salutatorian of Claude High School in 1947; she 
attended West Texas State University, earning a bachelor's degree 
in education and a master's degree with honors in sociology; and
	WHEREAS, On September 6, 1952, the former Betty Caldwell 
married Frank Barrett in the Joseph Hill Memorial Chapel on the West 
Texas State University campus; for more than half a century, they 
shared a strong bond of love, and their enduring union was blessed 
with two sons, a daughter, and three grandchildren; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her life, Mrs. Barrett was an active 
business partner with her husband in the farming and cattle 
business; she was also a valued member of her community who 
worshipped at First Presbyterian Church in Hereford and belonged to 
Beta Sigma Phi and Alpha Chi Honor Society; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted wife, caring mother and grandmother, and 
cherished friend to many, Mrs. Barrett will not soon be forgotten, 
for her spirit will continue to live in the hearts of all those who 
were fortunate to have known her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the 78th Legislature of the State of Texas, 
4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Betty Barrett 
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family:  to her 
husband, Frank Barrett; to her son, Bruce Barrett and his wife, 
Cindy; to her son, Steven Barrett; to her daughter, Nancy Purcell; 
to her sister, Gloria Viersen; to her grandchildren, James Barrett, 
Megan Barrett, and Jason Purcell; and to her other relatives and 
many friends; 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 and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in memory of 
Betty Barrett.