SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to recognize Ernestine Doris Barrett on the grand occasion of her 88th birthday; and

WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and generosity of spirit, and she is a beloved resident of our state; and

WHEREAS, Ernestine Barrett was born July 13, 1925, in Terrell, to Chappie and Lovie Smith; she is a graduate of Burnett High School and attended Bishop College in Marshall; and

WHEREAS, She met her husband, the late Percy Barrett, Sr., in Dallas, and the couple married in 1946; they raised three children, Percy Barrett, Jr., Lavetta Barrett-Adkison, and Kerry Barrett, and were blessed with six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Barrett enjoyed a long and productive career with Texas Instruments; one of the first African Americans to work for the company, she amassed an impressive attendance record and was respected and admired by her colleagues; and

WHEREAS, She is a woman of many talents and interests and has traveled to destinations around the world; a beloved and esteemed member of her community, she is noted for her courage, her compassion for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to Ernestine Doris Barrett on the occasion of her 88th birthday and extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her endeavors; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mrs. Barrett as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on July 11, 2013.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate