82R17422 JBA-D
By: Anderson of McLennan H.R. No. 1717
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Betty Jean Slater of Riesel passed away on March 8,
2011, at the age of 60, leaving her circle of family and friends to
cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and
WHEREAS, A native of Boise, Idaho, the former Jean Bartl was
born on July 26, 1950, to Bill and Iris Bartl; she married Lloyd
Slater, and the couple made their home on Mr. Slater's family ranch
in Riesel, where they raised Black Angus cattle; with the passing
years, Mr. and Mrs. Slater were blessed with two daughters, Tina and
Cristy; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Jean Slater
will remember the way she touched their lives with her strength, her
determination, and her kindness, and she will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Betty Jean Slater
and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her
husband, Lloyd Slater; to her daughters, Tina Cornelius and Cristy
Tatum; to her grandchildren, Diandra, Desman, and Deshaun Tatum; to
her father, William Bartl; to her mother-in-law, Berta Slater; to
her siblings, Kay and Carl O'Krakel, Hank and Sharla O'Krakel, Stan
and Daniela O'Krakel, Sonya O'Krakel, Max and Shirley Schmitz,
Jenny and Deloi Dilwarth, Kieth and Christy Schmitz, Curtis and
Cherie Schmitz, Geri and Mike Alger, Heidi Alger, and Stephanie and
Ryan Torres; and to her many 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 Jean
Slater.