85R22072 BPG-D
By: Bohac H.R. No. 1409
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the loss
of Barbara Diane Madden of Richardson, who passed away on March 30,
2017, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, Born in Schenectady, New York, on November 15, 1942,
the former Barbara Szumachowski was the daughter of Stephen and
Bernice Szumachowski; she married Jerry Madden on June 20, 1965, in
a ceremony held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in her hometown; the
devoted couple became the proud parents of a son, Jerry, and two
daughters, Stephanie and Kristina; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Madden was a nurse, and during her employment
at Richardson General Hospital and Heritage Manor Nursing Home, she
demonstrated exceptional kindness and compassion to her patients;
during her husband's two-decade tenure in the Texas House of
Representatives, she was a source of steadfast support; she was
also a valued congregant of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church
in Plano; above all, she was devoted to her family, which grew to
include five grandchildren, Samantha, Alisa, Joey, Sarah, and
Logan; and
WHEREAS, Although Barbara Madden will be deeply missed, she
has left her friends and loved ones with a wealth of memories that
they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Barbara Diane Madden
and extend sincere condolences to her relatives and 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
Madden.