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79R7050 MAM-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 569



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Lisa and Major Jason Barnett of Fort Bliss have 
generously welcomed five orphaned children into their hearts and 
their home, turning their loving brood into a happy family of nine 
going on 10; and
	WHEREAS, Major Barnett is the deputy commanding officer of 
the 6th Brigade and lives on post with his wife and their two 
biological children and five adopted children; the couple is also 
in the process of adopting an eighth child, Gilyana Chimidova, an 
eight-year-old girl from Ivanovo, Russia, whom they met during the 
holidays when she visited the United States through the Hand in Hand 
International Adoptions program; and
	WHEREAS, The Barnetts adopted their first child, Manny, 14 
years ago, and soon after, they became the parents of four siblings, 
adopted together, Danyelle, Josh, Rebekah, and Seth; Reena and 
Isabelle, the couple's biological children, enjoy the company of 
such a large, loving family and the abundance of affection they 
receive from their siblings; and
	WHEREAS, Through their selfless actions, the Barnetts have 
gained immeasurable joy, while providing each of their loved ones 
with the kindness, affection, and attention they need to thrive; 
now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Lisa and Major Jason Barnett on 
their beautiful family and commend them for their inspirational 
humanitarianism; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the Barnett family as an expression of high regard by 
the Texas House of Representatives.