81R34196 MG-D
By: Gallego H.R. No. 2394
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Barbara
Gulick Rathke of Del Rio, who passed away on March 18, 2009, at the
age of 66; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Sparks and Lenora Gulick, the former
Barbara Gulick was born in Del Rio on December 15, 1942; she went on
to graduate from Del Rio High School in 1960, and she later earned a
master's degree in education from Sul Ross State University; she
became a teacher in the local public school system, and her students
cherished her ability to brighten the classroom and make learning
fun with her creative instruction and imaginative storytelling;
after 30 years as an educator, she retired in 2003; and
WHEREAS, A devoted wife to Dr. Herman L. Rathke, Mrs. Rathke
enjoyed spending time with him on their farm, feeding their
livestock, tending to their horses and dogs, and riding horses with
her children and grandchildren; with a passion for animals, Mrs.
Rathke assisted with her husband's veterinary practice and would
often care for the animals who were in distress; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Rathke enriched the lives of many with her
kindness and generosity, and she will forever hold a treasured
place in the hearts of all who were privileged to share 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 memory of Barbara Gulick
Rathke and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to
her husband, Dr. Herman L. Rathke; to her daughter, Elaine Coggins,
and her husband, Toby; to her son, Lucas Gilliam, and his wife,
Mariana; to her sisters, Cookie Gulick, Cathie Callnan and her
husband, Ken, and Sandra Cauthorn and her husband, Bobby; to her
brother, Jimmy McNair, and his wife, Kathy; to her grandchildren,
Toby and Bess Coggins and Mauro and Luke Gilliam; to her niece,
Renita White, and her husband, Kyle; to her nephew, Bob Ricks, and
his wife, Shawndi; and to her other relatives and 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 Barbara
Rathke.