Senate Resolution No. 63 honors the life and memory of Barbara Wilkison Bell, who passed away on June 20, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on June 6, 1931, in Hubbard, Texas, she was the daughter of Cody and Gladys Wilkison and grew up alongside her sister, Alice Faye. After graduating from Dawson High School in 1949, she earned a bachelor's degree in sociology from Baylor University. In 1957, she married Joe Bell, with whom she had three sons, and she later became a grandmother and great-grandmother. Throughout her career, Barbara worked in various roles, including at Southwest Reserve Life Insurance and Lone Star Steel, and she also owned a bed and breakfast.

The resolution expresses condolences to Barbara Bell's family, including her sons, grandchildren, and other relatives, acknowledging her contributions to her community and her faith as a member of the First Baptist Church of Longview. It highlights her passions for singing, cooking, and traveling, and emphasizes the love and devotion she showed to her family. The Texas Senate adopted the resolution on September 4, 2025, and it calls for an official copy to be prepared for her family, ensuring that her memory is honored as the Senate adjourns.