H.R. No. 1457
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Phillip John Barnett of Weatherford passed away on
October 18, 2020, at the age of 77, leaving his loved ones with a
wealth of memories that they will forever cherish; and
WHEREAS, Born in Evansville, Indiana, on February 9, 1943, to
Jesse and Opal Barnett, Phil Barnett grew up with the companionship
of four sisters, Ginger, Phyllis, Dixie, and Opal; he served his
country with honor as a member of the United States Army, and from
1961 to 1964, he was assigned to Europe; after returning stateside,
he graduated from the University of Evansville with a degree in
engineering in 1971; he enjoyed a productive career as a
professional engineer and owned his own engineering firm in
Weatherford for more than three decades; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barnett shared a remarkable 53 years of marriage
with the love of his life, Barbara; the couple raised two daughters,
Nichol and Natalie, and they were delighted to welcome into their
family six grandchildren, Emilie, Ethan, Zach, Zoe, Mylee, and
Maverick, who all brought great joy to their grandfather; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Phil Barnett
will remember the way he touched their lives with his warmth,
kindness, and devotion, and he will always hold a special place in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Phillip John
Barnett and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Barbara; to his daughters, Nichol Herron and her husband,
Matt, and Natalie Schneider and her husband, Josh; to his
grandchildren, Emilie Herron, Ethan Herron, Zach Schneider, Zoe
Schneider, Mylee Herron, and Maverick Herron; to his sisters,
Ginger Tuley and her husband, Gerry, and Phyllis Scales and her
husband, Jerry; to his many nieces and nephews; and to his other
relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Phil
Barnett.
King of Parker
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1457 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 26, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House