85R21482 BK-D
By: Biedermann H.R. No. 1862
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the deep sorrow felt
by all Texans at the news of the recent bus crash in Uvalde County,
which took the lives of 13 men and women who were attending a church
retreat for the First Baptist Church of New Braunfels; and
WHEREAS, On March 29, 2017, a bus carrying members of the
church was heading southbound on Highway 83, on a return trip to New
Braunfels, when a driver in the opposite lane lost control of his
truck and veered into its path; only one passenger on the bus
survived, Rose Mary Harris, 64, who is in our thoughts and prayers
as she continues to recover from her injuries; and
WHEREAS, The victims of this devastating accident were the
driver of the bus, Murray William Barrett, 67, of New Braunfels;
Howard Bryan Allen, 81, of New Braunfels; Rhonda Barlow Allen, 61,
of New Braunfels; Harold Boyd Barber, 87, of New Braunfels;
Margaret Robinson Barber, 82, of New Braunfels; Cristie Clare
Moore, 68, of Cibolo; Donna Elizabeth Hawkins, 69, of Schertz; Avis
Scholl Banks, 83, of Austin; Mildred Goodlett Rosamond, 87, of New
Braunfels; Addie Maurine Schmeltekopf, 84, of New Braunfels; Sue
Wynn Tysdal, 76, of New Braunfels; Martha Holcomb Walker, 84, of New
Braunfels; and Dorothy Fern Vulliet, 84, of New Braunfels; and
WHEREAS, These men and women were cherished parents and
grandparents, valued members of their church congregation, and dear
friends to countless people, and our hearts go out to the many loved
ones they have left behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby express its sorrow over the loss of 13 treasured
lives and extend deepest condolences to all those who mourn their
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That when the Texas House of Representatives
adjourns this day, it do so in memory of the victims of this
terrible tragedy.