H.R. No. 2470
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Brazoria County lost a dedicated
citizen and a cherished friend with the passing of Barbara Gene Ross
of Angleton on February 10, 2008, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, Born in Alvin to William and Bertha Mienke on
September 12, 1937, Barbara Gene Ross grew up on a farm; she went on
to marry Gardner Ross, with whom she nurtured a fulfilling
relationship and raised a family; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ross loved gardening and was knowledgeable
about nearly every local plant species; she served as the president
of the Brazoria County Master Gardeners Association and led the
group's public endeavors, turning an old property into a showcase
for gardens and planting vineyards and orchards; the stunning
blooms that surrounded her home earned her numerous beautification
awards, and her work remains visible today at the county
fairgrounds, the extension center grounds, and the homes of the
many gardeners she mentored and encouraged; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Ross was also active in the Republican party as
a precinct chair, election judge, and board member for the
Tri-County Republican Women, and she inspired others to become
similarly involved in politics; she was known for expressing her
opinions and taking charge, and she was always willing to assist the
organization in any way she could; she supported Republican
candidates, volunteered her time during elections, ran area
headquarter sites, and even helped another party by filling in for
their election judge who became ill at the polling place; with
determination, strength, and a firm belief in the political
process, she made lasting contributions to the Republican party in
Brazoria County; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan enhanced the lives of many with
her kindness, generosity, and delightfully wicked sense of humor,
and she will forever hold a special 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 Gene Ross
and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
sons, Charles Ross and his wife, Cynthia, and Michael G. Ross and
his wife, Theresa; to her grandchildren, Zachary, Gabriella, Jade,
Michael, and Sandy Ross, Amy Brunson, and Brandi Hasting; to her
sister, Penny Anderson, and her husband, Ronel; 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 Barbara
Gene Ross.
Bonnen
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2470 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 28, 2009.
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Chief Clerk of the House