2021S0538-1 08/17/21
By: West S.R. No. 25
SENATE RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Nicole Barrett, who died August 10,
2021, at the age of 46; and
WHEREAS, Nicole Barrett was born on April 6, 1975, in
Dallas to Linda Barrett and the late Lee Vernon Bryant Jr.; as a
child, she demonstrated great talent as a communicator, a skill
that was to serve her well in her professional life; and
WHEREAS, She was crowned Ms. Junior Texas at the age of 15
and went on to win numerous other pageants, such as Ms. Black
Texas in 2002; while attending North Mesquite High School, she
developed a love for theater and received a scholarship for
acting from the College of Santa Fe in New Mexico, where she
starred in numerous productions; she later served on the board of
the Dallas Theatre Guild; and
WHEREAS, She worked for a time as a reporter for Elite News
before hosting "The Nicole Barrett Show," a successful radio
program that was highly ranked in the Dallas-Fort Worth market;
she also hosted numerous charity events, including several that
were held to promote organ donations; and
WHEREAS, A woman of grace, charm, and deep faith, she gave
unselfishly to others, and she will long be remembered for her
many achievements and her enthusiasm for living each day to the
fullest; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her family, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by all who were
privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of Nicole Barrett; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Nicole Barrett.