82R23603 BGU-D
By: Anchia H.R. No. 1609
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of William
Sanders Barnhill, Jr., of Dallas, who passed away on April 11, 2011,
at the age of 80; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Bill Barnhill was
born on May 7, 1930, the only son of Audrene and William Barnhill;
he grew up in Oak Cliff and graduated from Sunset High School before
serving his country in the United States Navy for two years; and
WHEREAS, After earning a degree from Southern Methodist
University, Mr. Barnhill went on to enjoy a notable career spanning
three and a half decades with the U.S. Department of Education as a
health, education, and finance officer; and
WHEREAS, He was joined in marriage with the former Kristina
Mendez, and the couple enjoyed a rewarding relationship; Mr.
Barnhill was a devout Catholic and a lifelong supporter of St.
Cecilia's Church and St. Monica's Parish; and
WHEREAS, Bill Barnhill lived a rich and purposeful life
centered around his family and his faith, and he will long be
remembered with deep affection by all who had the good fortune to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of William Sanders
Barnhill, Jr., and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his wife, Kristina Mendez Barnhill, and her daughters,
Jacqueline, Angelica, Analisa, and Cynthia and her husband, Dan,
and son, Daniel; and to his other relatives and friends; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Bill
Barnhill.