SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 884
In Memory
of
Barbara Diane Madden
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
friends of Barbara Diane Madden of Richardson, who passed away on
March 30, 2017, at the age of 74; and
WHEREAS, The former Barbara Szumachowski was born on
November 15, 1942, in Schenectady, New York, to Stephen and
Bernice Szumachowski; following her graduation from high school,
she was accepted to Ellis Hospital Nursing School, and she soon
thereafter met the love of her life, Jerry Madden, a cadet at West
Point Military Academy; after finishing school, the couple
exchanged wedding vows on June 20, 1965; and
WHEREAS, While her husband continued his training in the
military, Mrs. Madden began her nursing career at Ellis
Hospital; the couple eventually relocated to Baumholder,
Germany, where Mr. Madden was stationed, and Mrs. Madden worked
on base as a school nurse at the German American School; when her
husband was overseas in Vietnam, she returned stateside and
devoted herself to raising their family, which grew to include
three children, Jerry, Stephanie, and Kristina; and
WHEREAS, The family moved to Richardson, Texas, in 1971,
after the end of Mr. Madden's enlistment; embracing the Lone Star
State as her new home, Mrs. Madden served as a nurse in the infant
ward at Richardson Memorial Hospital before going on to work for
morethan20yearsatHeritageManorNursingHome,andshecared
for the residents there with the same compassion and sensitivity
that she had shown throughout her career; and
WHEREAS, A member of the Anne Armstrong Republican Women's
Club and the Plano Republican Women's Club, Mrs. Madden also
generously supported her husband as he served as the Collin
County Republican Party chair and as a member of the Texas House
of Representatives; she was a faithful congregant at Saint Mark
the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plano, and she enjoyed watching
old movies and decorating her home for every season; to her loved
ones, she was always a pillar of strength, and she knew no greater
happiness than spending time with her husband, children, and
grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Barbara Madden led a caring and purposeful life,
and she will forever be remembered with deep affection by all who
held her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Diane
Madden and extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn her
passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
Taylor of Collin
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate