H.R. No. 2275
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with the
passing of Barbara Dunn Kuhl of Houston on December 14, 2016, at the
age of 94; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of John and Helen Dunn, the former
Barbara Dunn was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on April 26, 1922;
she grew up as the adored baby sister in a family of six children,
and she enjoyed frequent trips to New York for plays, films, and
other cultural events; coming of age during World War II, she did
her part for the nation by working for the War Production Board
while completing her education at Fisher College; and
WHEREAS, In 1950, she married the love of her life, Philip
Kuhl, a U.S. Air Force officer; his assignment to the Pentagon took
them to Washington, D.C., and while living there, they became the
parents of two children, John and Pam; the family traveled
extensively during Colonel Kuhl's career, living in numerous
countries in the Far East, and Mrs. Kuhl's grace and social skills
were of great benefit as she supported her husband in his
responsibilities; following his retirement, they settled in Fort
Worth and embarked on careers in real estate; Mrs. Kuhl quickly
distinguished herself as one of the city's top brokers; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Kuhl was dedicated to her family above all
else, and following her husband's death in 2010, she moved to
Houston to be closer to her children; ever cheerful and vibrant, she
continued to make many new friends, and her elegance and style added
extra flair to gatherings at the Four Leaf Towers residential
complex where she lived; she was a devout Catholic and a source of
wisdom and inspiration to those in her circle; and
WHEREAS, Although Barbara Kuhl will be deeply missed, those
who were privileged to share in her love and friendship will forever
remember the joy and kindness she brought into their lives; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Dunn Kuhl
and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn her passing; 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
Kuhl.
Murphy
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2292 was adopted by the House on May
25, 2017, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House