SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 75
In Memory
of
Albert Byron Sibbet
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Albert Byron Sibbet, who died January 9,
2013, at the age of 66; and
WHEREAS, Byron Sibbet was born October 30, 1945, in Fort
Worth; he attended York Christian College and Abilene Christian
University and earned a degree in business from McMurry
University; he married Joan Hatfield in 1973 and the couple
raised a daughter, Staci, who blessed them with a grandchild,
Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Sibbet began his professional career with Hobbs
Trailers in Fort Worth; he went on to work at Bell Helicopter and
later joined the staff of Lockheed Martin; after his retirement, he
obtained a real estate license and worked for Keller Williams
Realty in Southlake; and
WHEREAS, He became interested in politics while still in
high school, and he drew on that attraction later in life by
running for and serving in elected office; he served as a city
councilmember in North Richland Hills and was mayor pro tempore
for a decade; he was president of Midcities Democrats and served
as an election judge; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he gave
unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued counsel
will not be forgotten by those who knew him; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather,
and he leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Albert Byron Sibbet; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Albert Byron Sibbet.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate