The resolution honors the life and memory of Barbara Ruth Mize Abbott, who passed away on April 9, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on February 12, 1948, in Lindale, Texas, she was the daughter of Thomas and Alice Willis and grew up in Wood County with her eight siblings. Barbara married K. T. Mize Jr. in 1965, with whom she shared a 42-year marriage until his death in 2008. She later married Frank Abbott Sr. in 2011. Barbara was a devoted mother to her four children and three stepsons, and she took great joy in her large family, which included 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her family life, Barbara co-founded Longview Lawn & Garden Equipment in 1982, which her sons now own. A woman of strong faith, she was an active member of Saint Andrew Presbyterian Church and enjoyed various hobbies such as baking, fishing, camping, and gardening. The resolution expresses condolences to her family and friends, acknowledging the profound impact she had on their lives. It concludes with a request for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for her family and states that the Texas Senate will adjourn in her memory.