By: Straus H.R. No. 49
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The death of Barbara Nesbitt Miller of Sugar Land on
February 2, 2016, at the age of 68, brought a great loss to her
family and to her many friends; and
WHEREAS, Born to Trevanion and Marjorie Nesbitt on May 25,
1947, in the nation's capital, the former Babs Nesbitt grew up in
the Washington, D.C., suburbs; she graduated from Walter Johnson
High School in Bethesda, Maryland, and went on to major in American
studies at the University of Maryland, where she met her future
husband, U.S. Navy officer D. F. "Rick" Miller; the couple married
on June 15, 1968, and they became the parents of three sons, Scott,
Beau, and Mark; in recent years, they welcomed three grandchildren
into their cherished family; and
WHEREAS, Military life took the Millers to many postings
across the South before they settled in Texas in 2000; Mrs. Miller
was very active in the Republican party, serving as president of the
Spirit of Freedom Republican Women and as a delegate to the Texas
Republican Convention and the 2012 Republican National Convention;
moreover, she provided invaluable assistance to her husband in his
successful campaign for a seat in the Texas House of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, A woman of profound faith, Mrs. Miller was a staunch
advocate for pro-life causes; she was dedicated to reinforcing the
nation's Judeo-Christian roots and was a strong supporter of
Israel; and
WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, Babs Miller's example
of civic engagement will forever remain a source of inspiration to
all who were fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Nesbitt
Miller 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 Babs
Miller.