H.R. No. 602
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to her family, her students, and her
community, Barbara McFaul of Kemp made a meaningful difference in
the lives of her loved ones and fellow citizens alike, and her
contributions will be fondly remembered for years to come; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Bessie Jones and B. Tharp and sister
of Tom Willis Tharp, Barbara Sue Tharp was born in Kemp on July 12,
1937, and died suddenly on January 10, 2013, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. McFaul and her husband, Harvey McFaul, shared
56 rewarding years of marriage, becoming the parents of a daughter,
Jana, and two sons, Barry and Kelly, and later welcoming two
granddaughters into their family; and
WHEREAS, After working in business and teaching elsewhere,
Mrs. McFaul returned to her hometown and an exemplary 28-year
career at Kemp High School; during her tenure at the school, she
taught mostly business courses and assisted with a host of
extracurricular activities; a sponsor of the Business
Professionals of America club, she accompanied her students to
countless meets at the district, regional, state, and national
levels, proudly witnessing their many successes; in addition, she
served as a class sponsor and helped plan such school year
highlights as homecoming, the prom, and graduation; and
WHEREAS, Known for her exacting standards, unwavering
dedication to her students, and unshakeable belief in their
potential in the classroom and beyond, Mrs. McFaul was revered by
those in her charge; she retired from teaching in 2010, and in
September 2012 she was recognized with the naming of McFaul Hall at
the high school in her honor; this public-spirited woman also
shared her time and energy as a multiple-term member of the Kemp
City Council; and
WHEREAS, Barbara McFaul led a joyful, purposeful life of
service, and those who were blessed to share in her love and
friendship will forever hold her close in their hearts; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Sue Tharp
McFaul and that sincere condolences be extended to the members of
her family: to her husband, Harvey McFaul; to her daughter, Jana
Cox, and her husband, Tim; to her granddaughters, Erin and Nicole
Cox; and to her many other friends and loved ones; 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 Barbara
McFaul.
Gooden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 602 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 13, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House