SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 31
	In Memory
	of
	Barbara Ruth Boone
	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
	the passing of Barbara Ruth Boone of White Oak on
	November 2, 2023, at the age of 68; and
	WHEREAS, The daughter of Bill and Marlena Terry, the former
	Barbara Terry was born in Bronte on November 11, 1954, and she grew
	up with the companionship of seven siblings, Patricia, Mollie,
	Gary, James, Richard, Steve, and Mike; she moved with her family to
	White Oak in 1961, and after graduating from high school, she
	attended nursing school at Kilgore College; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Boone briefly worked at Good Shepherd
	Hospital before embarking on a rewarding career as a mail
	carrier for the United States Postal Service; over the course
	of her more than three decades in that position, she formed
	many lasting friendships with her colleagues and customers
	along her route; and
	WHEREAS, Above all else, Ms. Boone was a devoted mother to
	her daughter, Amanda Munoz, and she had the pleasure of welcoming
	into her family a grandson, Keelin; a woman of deep faith, she was
	a longtime member of White Oak United Methodist Church; in her
	leisure hours, she enjoyed playing cards, camping, fishing, and
	spending time with her loved ones; and
	WHEREAS, Although Barbara Boone is greatly missed, she has
	left her family and friends with many cherished memories, and she
	will forever hold a special 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 life of
	Barbara Ruth Boone and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of
	her family: to her daughter, Amanda Munoz; to her grandson, Keelin
	Munoz; to her sisters, Patricia Owens and Mollie Upton; to her
	brothers, Gary Smith, James Smith, Richard Smith, and Steve Terry;
	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 Boone.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on November 21, 2023,
		by a rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate