In memory of Barbara Leonard Hayes.

89(R) SR 612 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 612

In Memory

of

Barbara Hayes

WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the

passing of Barbara Leonard Hayes of Sherman on April 6, 2025, at

the age of 87; and

WHEREAS, Born in Tom, Oklahoma, on July 8, 1937, the former

Barbara Leonard was adopted by Lena Noll Leonard and John B. Leonard

on August 11, 1949; she graduated from Durant High School and went

on to earn her bachelor's degree in education at the University of

Oklahoma, where she joined Delta Delta Delta Sorority; while

employed as a flight attendant for American Airlines, she was based

in Chicago, and her photo appeared in the
World Book Encyclopedia
as

an illustration for her profession; soon after moving to Sherman,

she began her career in elementary education with the city's school

district; a woman of many skills and interests, she also worked as a

realtor and owned a 700-acre farm in Missouri; and

WHEREAS, She married Stanley Joe Hayes on June 11, 1960,

and they became the parents of three children, John, Susan, and

Joel; dedicated to her family and community, she served as a Cub

Scout leader and den mother and as president of the PTA at

Wakefield Elementary; she was a member of Covenant Presbyterian

Church and instilled in her children the importance of faith; she

also passed along her love of animals and her zest for travel and

adventure; wise and deeply empathetic, she taught her children

and grandchildren countless valuable life lessons, including how

to stay strong in the face of hardship; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Mrs. Hayes benefited her fellow

residents through her efforts in behalf of many civic and

charitable organizations; she was a member of P.E.O. and Sherman

Community Players and a life member of Tanglewood Country Club

and of Woodlawn Country Club, where she was a gin rummy champion;

and

WHEREAS, Although Barbara Hayes is deeply missed by those

she left behind, the passage of time will never diminish the joy

and love she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Leonard

Hayes and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family:

to her children, Susan Hayes Fletcher and her husband, Brian, and

Joel Graham Hayes and his wife, Jackie; to her grandchildren, Joel,

Alex, Morgan, Alexis, and Patrick; to her great-granddaughter,

Bella; and to her many other relatives and 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 Hayes.

Hughes, Hagenbuch, Paxton

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on May 31, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate

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Member, Texas Senate