82R8493 JNC-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 442
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Loved ones of Willie D. Barnett of San Antonio were
deeply saddened by his passing on February 4, 2011, at the age of
98; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mr. Barnett was born
in Lockhart on March 24, 1912; he shared many years with his wife,
Augurene, and was a devoted father to his children, Willie, Vernon,
Reginald, and Jacqueline; he was also briefly married to Alice
Littlejohn Barnett; and
WHEREAS, Active in his community of faith, Mr. Barnett was a
deacon and a faithful member of Childress Memorial Church of God in
Christ; and
WHEREAS, Willie Barnett lived a full and generous life, and
he will always be remembered with great admiration and affection;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Willie D. Barnett
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his
sons, Willie M. Barnett and Vernon O. Barnett; to his daughter,
Jacqueline Barnett-Kirk, and her husband, Wallace; to his
grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 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 Willie D.
Barnett.