SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 4
In Memory
of
Barbara Hancock
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their
memories of Barbara Jean York Hancock, who passed away on
October 20, 2023, at the age of 88; and
WHEREAS, The only child of Eugene and Elfin "Dolly" York,
the former Barbara York was born on July 15, 1935, and she grew up
in Henderson, where she met the love of her life and future
husband, Dean Hancock; they both attended Kilgore Junior
College, and she became a member of the Rangerettes; and
WHEREAS, The couple married in 1955 and went on to settle in
Fort Worth; in addition to supporting the family business,
Mrs. Hancock was a devoted mother to her three children, Cary,
Kelly, and Pattilinn, and with the passing years, her cherished
family grew to include eight grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Sustained by a deep faith, Mrs. Hancock was an
active member of her church and served in the youth ministry and
adult choir; moreover, she and her husband were heavily involved
with Charles Stanley's In Touch Ministries and often participated in
the cruises, ran the bookstore, and served as advisors to the
Stanley family; engaged in her community, Mrs. Hancock also gave
generously of her time and talents to a number of worthy causes and
cultivated many lasting friendships through her work with the
Woman's Club of Fort Worth; in her leisure time, she enjoyed travel
and such adventurous pursuits as hiking, snow skiing, and motorcycle
riding in New Mexico; in addition, she was an excellent decorator
and a gracious hostess, and she and her husband held many gatherings
in their home and at their Decatur ranch; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Barbara Hancock
will remember the way she touched their lives with her warmth, her
kindness, and her cheerful personality, and she will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Barbara Jean York Hancock and extend sincere condolences to
the members of her family: to her husband, Lester Dean Hancock;
to her children, Cary Hancock, Kelly Hancock and his wife, Robin,
and Patti Priest and her husband, Cory; to her grandchildren,
Layne Hancock, Chloe Hancock Cox, Skylar Hancock Frederick,
Laramie Priest, C. J. Hancock Thornton, Harrison Hancock, Dakota
Priest, and Steelie Priest Allison; to her great-grandchildren;
and to her other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Barbara Hancock.
Hughes
Alvarado Hancock Nichols Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry Blanco Johnson Perry
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner Campbell King Schwertner
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West Flores Menéndez West
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini Hall Miles Zaffirini
Hall Miles Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on November 9, 2023, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Parker
Birdwell Huffman Paxton
Blanco Johnson Perry
Campbell King Schwertner
Creighton Kolkhorst Sparks
Eckhardt LaMantia Springer
Flores Menéndez West
Gutierrez Middleton Whitmire
Hall Miles Zaffirini