81R9960 JNC-D
By: Miklos H.R. No. 1301
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends will forever cherish their
memories of Paula Sue Lawson of Balch Springs, who passed away on
February 5, 2009, at the age of 41; and
WHEREAS, A native of Dallas, Ms. Lawson was born on May 30,
1967, to Jackie Lee and Doris Sue Barham; she was the loving wife of
husband Billy Edward Lawson and cherished mother of sons B. J. and
Bryan; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Lawson spent her life in the restaurant
industry; she began waiting tables at her grandmother's eatery at
an early age and later worked with her mother, who assumed the
operation of the family business; Ms. Lawson had recently become
the owner of her own restaurant, Paula Sue's Diner, and her friendly
manner won her many loyal customers; and
WHEREAS, Volunteering in behalf of numerous local civic and
community organizations, Ms. Lawson supported activities of the
Balch Springs Chamber of Commerce and the Friends of the Balch
Springs Library and Learning Center; also an advocate for
increasing recreational opportunities for children, she helped
raise funds to build Kidstown Park; and
WHEREAS, Paula Sue Lawson lived a caring and purposeful life,
and she will forever hold a treasured place in the hearts of all
those who shared in her love and friendship; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Paula Sue Lawson and
extend deepest sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Billy Edward Lawson; to her sons, B. J. and Bryan Lawson;
to her mother, Doris Sue Barham, and Troy Mills; to her brother,
Scott Barham, and his wife, Misty; to her grandmother, Ruth Smith;
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 adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Paula Sue
Lawson.