SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 444
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor the late Beverlee Ruth Barnes Herd and to recognize August
16, 2021, as Beverlee Herd Day; and
WHEREAS, Born August 16, 1936, Beverlee Barnes Herd was a
native of Tennessee; she earned a bachelor of science degree in
nursing, and she enjoyed a rewarding career teaching obstetrics and
gynecology at the Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in Memphis;
she and her husband, Dr. James Francis Herd, later moved to Fort
Worth, and Mrs. Herd distinguished herself as a tireless volunteer
by contributing her time and leadership to numerous professional
associations, cultural arts institutions, and charitable
organizations devoted to serving women and children; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Herd dedicated her time and energy to
serving the medical community by volunteering with the Tarrant
County Medical Alliance, and she went on to serve as president of
the organization; she served in numerous committee and board
positions for the Texas Medical Association Alliance and the
Texas Medical Association, and she served terms as president for
both of the professional groups; she also served on the Cook
Children's Medical Center Board of Directors and was board
president for two years; she and Dr. Herd raised four children
and were blessed with 10 grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Herd was an active leader at the First
Methodist Church, and she worked extensively with the Girl Scouts
of America and the YWCA; she cofounded the YWCA's Women Who Care
Share initiative, and the organization honored her selfless
service by establishing the Beverlee Herd Legacy Award; and
WHEREAS, Beverlee Herd passed away on November 22, 2020;
she was a truly outstanding citizen who exemplified the highest
ideals of volunteer service, and her outstanding contributions
to the community will continue to benefit Texans long into the
future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby honor the late Beverlee Ruth Barnes Herd for
her extraordinary commitment of service to her community and
encourage Texans throughout the state to learn more about her
impressive legacy on Beverlee Herd Day; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared in
honor of the late Beverlee Herd.
Nelson
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 19, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate