H.R. No. 91
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Patricia Barton of Dallas and LaJuana Barton of
DeSoto have published their first book, Faithful Remembrances
Volume I, and it is indeed fitting to congratulate this talented
mother-and-daughter team on their literary debut; and
WHEREAS, Since childhood, Patricia Barton has written both
poetry and prose; she and her husband, Charles, are the parents of
two daughters, LaJuana and her younger sister, Robin; recently
retired, Patricia Barton expresses her faith by devoting her time
to helping others; and
WHEREAS, LaJuana Barton inherited her mother's storytelling
ability and has written a number of books of poetry and prose; a
graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor's
degree in journalism, she serves as chief of staff for state senator
Royce West; and
WHEREAS, Following the loss of several loved ones, Patricia
and LaJuana Barton joined their efforts in order to offer solace to
others through a collection of poems; the works included in their
book affirm the stages of grief encountered by the bereaved while
offering reassurance, understanding, and hope; and
WHEREAS, Patricia Barton and LaJuana Barton have provided
inspiration to readers in need of compassion and encouragement, and
their willingness to share their own experiences in poetry is truly
commendable; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Patricia
Barton and LaJuana Barton on the publication of their first book,
Faithful Remembrances Volume I, and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued success; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the authors as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 91 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House