H.R. No. 848
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 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 nearly four decades with
his first wife, Augurene, before her death and was a devoted father
to his children, Willie, Vernon, Reginald, and Jacqueline;
fortunate to find love a second time, he married Alice Littlejohn
Barnett in 1982, and their marriage spanned close to three decades;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barnett had a notable career of over 35 years'
duration with the San Antonio Housing Authority; he was also active
in his community and a deacon and a faithful member of Childress
Memorial Church of God in Christ; he played trumpet with the choir
and, even into his late 90s, helped to serve breakfast to the
homeless every week before the morning service and Sunday school;
and
WHEREAS, In his free time, Mr. Barnett spent many happy hours
playing dominoes, listening to his favorite music, and telling
stories to his family and friends; 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 sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Alice Littlejohn Barnett; 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.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 848 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 31, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House