SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 778
WHEREAS, When they married many years ago, Barbara and Jess
Barrier placed great faith and trust in one another, and they
have been amply rewarded, as they recently celebrated their 60th
wedding anniversary; and
WHEREAS, Barbara and Jess Barrier married on April 20,
1957, at Houston South Main Baptist Church; the world has changed
considerably during the years of their marriage, yet Mr. and
Mrs. Barrier have continued to cherish traditional family
values; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barrier served the nation with distinction
for 16 years as a member of the United States Marine Corps; his
service included duty in the Korean War, during which he saw
combat action in the historic Battle of the Chosin Reservoir;
he graduated from Texas A&M University and built a career that
included positions with a number of organizations, such as Houston
Lighting and Power and the Texas Association of Hospitals; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Barrier graduated from Baylor University
with a degree in journalism; she enjoyed a fulfilling 35-year
career as a reporter and proofreader for the Williamson County
Sun; as a reporter, she covered a wide range of subjects and
earned the respect and trust of readers and sources alike; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Barrier have been blessed with a
wonderful family; their children and grandchildren have been a
source of much pride and joy for them; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, they have grown stronger in their
love and devotion as together they have experienced the joys and
sorrows of everyday living; the long and happy union of Mr. and
Mrs. Barrier is truly an inspiration to all; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend best wishes to Barbara and Jess
Barrier on their 60th wedding anniversary; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
this distinguished couple as an expression of esteem from the
Texas Senate.
Schwertner
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 15, 2017.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate