In memory of Barbara Ruth Dulin Love.

89(R) SR 661 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 661

In Memory

of

Barbara Love

WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort

those saddened by the passing of Barbara Ruth Dulin Love of Tyler

on March 26, 2025, at the age of 90; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Mary Norman and William Clay

Dulin, the former Barbara Dulin was born on February 10, 1935, in

Springfield, Missouri, and she was the youngest of five children;

after graduating from Central High School, she attended Drury

University, where she was a member of the Zeta Tau Alpha

sorority; and

WHEREAS, She married Dorsey Adam Love and the couple was

blessed with three daughters, Julie, Lili, and Carolea; over the

years, her cherished family grew to include 7 grandchildren,

Katie, Adam, Rachel, Roxanne, Casey, Nicolas, and Cassidy, and 12

great-grandchildren, William, Eleanor, Mason, Declan, Tucker,

Nolan, Brady, Silas, Anastasia, Piper, Wyatt, and the late Faye

Elizabeth Clingan; and

WHEREAS, At the beginning of her career, Ms. Love held

positions at Heer's Department Store and the Frisco Railroad; she

was later a business owner, and her ventures included Dorsey Love

and Associates, The Harem, and Love Travel; and

WHEREAS, Engaged in her community, Ms. Love was involved

in the American Field Service, and she served as president of the

Guild of Springfield Little Theatre and as a volunteer for

HomePlace at The Hospice of East Texas; in her leisure time, she

enjoyed shopping, reading, and traveling, and she was known for

her quick wit and wonderful sense of humor; a woman of faith, she

was an active member of Marvin Methodist Church, where she served

in the Stephen Ministry; above all else, she was a devoted mother

to her children, "Grammy" to her grandchildren, and "Mimi" to her

great-grandchildren, taking them on trips and supporting them in

their various endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Admired for her warmth, generosity, and

adventurous spirit, Barbara Love brightened the world for all who

knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their hearts;

now, therefore, be it

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

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Ruth

Dulin Love and extend sincere condolences to her many 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 Love.

Hughes

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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