SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 27
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ernestine Doris Barrett on the grand occasion of her
88th birthday; and
WHEREAS, This gracious lady is well known for her charm and
generosity of spirit, and she is a beloved resident of our state; and
WHEREAS, Ernestine Barrett was born July 13, 1925, in
Terrell, to Chappie and Lovie Smith; she is a graduate of Burnett
High School and attended Bishop College in Marshall; and
WHEREAS, She met her husband, the late Percy Barrett, Sr.,
in Dallas, and the couple married in 1946; they raised three
children, Percy Barrett, Jr., Lavetta Barrett-Adkison, and Kerry
Barrett, and were blessed with six grandchildren and six
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Barrett enjoyed a long and productive career
with Texas Instruments; one of the first African Americans to
work for the company, she amassed an impressive attendance record
and was respected and admired by her colleagues; and
WHEREAS, She is a woman of many talents and interests and
has traveled to destinations around the world; a beloved and
esteemed member of her community, she is noted for her courage,
her compassion for others, and her enthusiasm for living each day
to the fullest; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend best wishes to
Ernestine Doris Barrett on the occasion of her 88th birthday and
extend to her best wishes for continued success in all her
endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mrs.
Barrett as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 11, 2013.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate