84R12616 CJM-D
By: Huberty H.R. No. 1174
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The family and friends of Barbara Jordan of Kingwood
suffered a great loss with the passing of this beloved woman on
February 22, 2015, at the age of 75; and
WHEREAS, Born to Buell and Leta Belle Scott in Eagle Lake on
November 28, 1939, the former Barbara Scott grew up in Baytown;
after graduating from Robert E. Lee High School, she moved to Austin
to attend The University of Texas; and
WHEREAS, During her time at UT, she met her future husband,
Ken Jordan, with whom she shared a rewarding marriage that spanned
54 years; the couple became the proud parents of four sons, John,
Mark, Scott, and Todd, and they were further blessed with seven
cherished grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A longtime resident of Kingwood, Mrs. Jordan was
deeply involved in local and state politics; she served as
president of the Greater Houston Council of Federated Republican
Women, and she established the tradition of presenting a special
pin to the officers and club presidents of the Greater Houston
Council; an officer of the Texas Federation of Republican Women,
she chaired the organization's state convention in 1999; she was
also a founding member and president of the Kingwood Area
Republican Women's Club and a regent of the Lady Houston Chapter of
the Daughters of the American Revolution; in recognition of her
extensive community service, Governor Rick Perry designated her as
a Yellow Rose of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Generous with her time and talents, Barbara Jordan
led a caring and purposeful life, and those who were privileged to
share in her warmth and affection will forever hold her close in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Barbara Jordan and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her
husband, Ken Jordan; to her sons, John Jordan and his wife,
Christie, Mark Jordan and his wife, Brenda, Scott Jordan and his
wife, Denise, and Todd Jordan and his wife, Kathleen; to her
grandchildren, Spencer, Stephanie, Nathan, Sarah, Luke, Brandon,
and Briley; to her brother, Robert Scott; to her uncle, Toxie
Kielman; 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
Jordan.