84R19133 BPG-D
By: King of Taylor H.R. No. 1952
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Jerre Wayne Bardin on September 28, 2013, at the age of
74; and
WHEREAS, Born in Winters, Jerre Bardin was the son of Evelyn
Woods Bardin Long and Ephriam Daniel Dixson Bardin; he grew up as
one of three children and graduated from Abilene High School, where
he was drum major for the Eagle Band; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bardin attended McMurry University for a year
and worked in the photography department of the Reporter-News
before joining the United States Navy; he graduated as honor man of
his class at the U.S. Naval Radioman School with a final mark of
97.97; and
WHEREAS, A devoted father, Mr. Bardin took great pride in his
six children, Andy, Shelly, Shawn, Noel, Laney, and Kolby, and in
more recent years, he knew the joy of welcoming into his family 14
grandchildren: Justin, Alex, Logan, Tristan, Ryan, and Karissa
Bardin, Jeffrey, Timothy, Thomas, Emma, and Kyle Naro, Armando
Melgoza, and Piper and Palmer Pitman; moreover, he was a loyal,
caring friend and a talented artist; and
WHEREAS, Jerre Bardin treasured the time he spent in the
company of his loved ones, and those he leaves behind will in turn
cherish their memories of this kind and thoughtful man; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Jerre Wayne Bardin and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his
children, Andy Bardin, Shelly Naro, Shawn Bardin, Noel Harris,
Laney Pitman, and Kolby Bardin Monnig; to his 14 grandchildren; to
his brother, James Bardin; to his sister, Judy Bardin; and to his
many other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Jerre Wayne
Bardin.