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. Anderson of McLennan ______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1717 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 12, 2011. ______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House