SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 134


In Memory

of

JoAnn Bennett Bardin

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens 
of Austin in mourning the loss of JoAnn Bennett Bardin, who died 
January 30, 2003, at the age of 73; and
	WHEREAS, JoAnn Bennett was born December 9, 1929, in 
Vernon, Texas, to Wylie Wilson Bennett and Effie Cara Smith Bennett;
when JoAnn was four years old, the family moved to Austin; she was 
a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School, where she was chosen 
Class Favorite in her junior year; and
	WHEREAS, She received two bachelor's degrees from 
The University of Texas and served as president of Kappa Alpha 
Theta Sorority; while at the university, she met and married the 
Reverend Keith M. Bardin, chaplain to the students at All Saints 
Episcopal Church; he preceded her in death in 1989; and
	WHEREAS, Mrs. Bardin was dedicated to her work as a homemaker 
and was respected in the community for her accomplishments; after 
her children were grown, she joined the staff of The News and 
Information Service at The University of Texas, where she was 
recognized a number of times for her writing; and
	WHEREAS, A woman of integrity, strength, and generosity, 
Mrs. Bardin gave unselfishly of her time to others, and her wisdom, 
warmth, and valued counsel will not be forgotten by those who knew 
her; and

	WHEREAS, She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, 
and she leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by 
her family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
78th Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the 
bereaved family of JoAnn Bennett Bardin:  her sister,
Mary Jeannette Bennett Harty; her four children, 
Keith Morris Bardin, Jr., Christopher Cary Bardin, 
Ellen Odom Bardin, and Elizabeth O'Neal Bardin Steed; and
her six grandchildren; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do 
so in memory of JoAnn Bardin.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on February 11, 2003, 
by a rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate