House Joint Resolution 1497, sponsored by Representative Karen Camper, honors Barbara Joyce Driver-Rice as she prepares to celebrate her seventieth birthday on October 17, 2024. The resolution acknowledges her significant life milestones, including her roots in Hughes, Arkansas, her education at Southside High School in Memphis, and her retirement from the San Angelo Independent School District in Texas. It highlights her role as a beloved family matriarch, mother of six, and grandmother to numerous grandchildren, emphasizing her contributions to her community and her passions for cooking, traveling, and spending time with family.

The resolution expresses the General Assembly's appreciation for Barbara Joyce Driver-Rice's life and achievements, extending best wishes for her continued success and happiness. It serves as a formal recognition of her impact on those around her and the joy she brings to her family and community. An appropriate copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation, ensuring that this tribute is preserved as a testament to her legacy.