H.R. No. 135
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Barbara Curtin Pace on February 24, 2013, at the age of
86; and
WHEREAS, A native of Houston, the former Barbara Curtin was
born on April 20, 1926, to William and Lula Curtin; she attended The
Kinkaid School and graduated from Saint Mary's Hall in San Antonio;
after studying for a time at Rice University, she earned her
bachelor's degree in math and philosophy from The University of
Texas at Austin; and
WHEREAS, She married Arthur Virgil Pace, Jr., on December 23,
1947, and the couple became the parents of four children, Lila Pace
Belitz, Henry Michael Curtin Pace, Edwina Curtin Pace, and Arthur
Virgil Pace III; later in life, they were blessed with two
grandchildren, Aleah and Arthur, with whom they treasured sharing
many special occasions; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, Mrs. Pace gave back to her fellow
citizens as a volunteer for a number of worthwhile organizations,
including the Gladney Center for Adoption, the Junior League of
Houston, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church, where she especially
enjoyed serving at the Cottage Shop; in addition, she was a member
of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and the Daughters of the American
Revolution; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Pace made a positive difference in the world
around her through a lifetime of purposeful endeavor, and she
leaves behind a legacy that will forever be treasured by all those
who held her dear; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Barbara Curtin Pace and extend sincere sympathy to the members of
her family: to her husband, Arthur Virgil Pace, Jr.; to her
children, Lila Pace Belitz and Henry Michael Curtin Pace; to her
grandchildren, Aleah Edwina Pace and Arthur Virgil Pace IV; to her
sister, Jane Curtin Reed; and to her other relatives and many
friends; 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
Curtin Pace.
Hilderbran
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 135 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on July 25, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House