H.R. No. 341
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Residents of Temple lost an admired physician and a
friend to many with the passing of Barbara Weiss Probe on September
8, 2022, at the age of 61; and
WHEREAS, The daughter of Jane Weiss and Dr. Kurt Weiss, the
former Barbara Weiss was born in Dallas on October 15, 1960, and
grew up with five younger siblings, Carmen, David, Ruth, Katherine,
and John; after graduating as valedictorian of Clear Creek High
School, she went on to earn a bachelor's degree in biology from
Baylor University and a medical degree from Texas A&M University;
she married her junior high school sweetheart, Bob Probe, in 1986,
and they were blessed with four children, Austin, Travis, Kurt, and
Tori; eventually, her family grew to include two beloved
granddaughters, Mackenzie and Onora; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Probe's deep compassion and gift for connection
led her to pursue a career as an internist, and she and her husband
both joined a Scott & White medical group; devoted to her patients,
she was firm in delivering health recommendations, but her kindness
and unstinting encouragement earned their great affection as well
as their respect and compliance; she was perennially listed among
Texas Monthly magazine's "Best Physicians" over the course of 28
years in practice; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her community, Dr. Probe served on the
board of the Temple Symphony Orchestra, and her fundraising prowess
contributed significantly to the growth of its endowment; she
further gave of her time and talents to the Methodist Church, the
American Heart Association, the Ralph Wilson Youth Club, and the
Temple Children's Museum; in addition, she was a supporter of the
Crested Butte Conservation Corps; she found a lovely property in
Crested Butte, Colorado, which she enjoyed sharing with family and
friends; her antique-filled home reflected her appreciation for
beauty as well; and
WHEREAS, Following her diagnosis with glioblastoma in 2018,
Dr. Probe bravely endured difficult surgeries and other treatment
in order to extend her time with loved ones, and she continued to be
a source of wisdom and comfort to all who knew her; although her
passing brought them great sorrow, her life stands as an inspiring
example of the good that one person can accomplish; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Weiss Probe
and extend sincere sympathy to all who mourn her passing; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barbara
Weiss Probe.
Shine
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 341 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 8, 2023.
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Chief Clerk of the House