In memory of Janita Ann Barnes.

89(R) SR 674 - Enrolled version - Bill Text

SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 674

In Memory

of

Janita Barnes

WHEREAS, A life made rich through meaningful service drew

to a close with the passing of Janita Ann Barnes of Longview on

April 21, 2025, at the age of 77; and

WHEREAS, The daughter of Bettie Schindler and Buell Brinson,

the former Janita Brinson was born in Tyler on March 13, 1948, and

grew up with the companionship of three siblings, Brenda, Karen,

and David; during her years at Longview High School, she met her

future husband, Buford Ray "Bubba" Barnes, and the couple went on

to share a fulfilling marriage that spanned nearly 58 years before

his passing in 2022; they became the parents of three daughters,

Kim, Stacy, and Tammy, and through the years, the family grew to

include numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and

WHEREAS, After earning her licensed vocational nursing

certification, Mrs. Barnes embarked on a rewarding career in

health care, and she later obtained an associate's degree in

nursing from Kilgore College; a longtime member of the staff at the

Diagnostic Clinic of Longview, she played an important role in

establishing the OB/GYN department and in expanding the clinic's

obstetrics services, and she ultimately retired as the supervisor

of nursing services; and

WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnes was an active member of Trinity

Baptist Church for more than five decades, assisting the

congregation in such roles as Sunday school teacher, Acteens

leader, and youth worker; during her retirement years, she put

her considerable culinary skills to work by volunteering in the

church kitchen, and she also provided support to HeartsWay

Hospice of Northeast Texas; and

WHEREAS, In all aspects of her life, Janita Barnes

demonstrated a remarkable ability to comfort and care for others,

and memories of her warmth and compassion will continue to

inspire all those who had the good fortune to know her; now,

therefore, be it

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

Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Janita Ann Barnes

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

daughters, Kim Jenkins and her husband, Mike, Stacy Barnes, and

Tammy Trichel and her husband, Billy; to her grandchildren, Chelsea

and Steven Christopher, Courtney Jenkins, Connor Griffith, Camryn

Griffith, Matthew and Carleigh Trichel, and Hannah Trichel; to her

great-grandchildren, Beau and Bella Christopher; to her sisters,

Brenda Skornik and Karen Bochow; to her brother, David Brinson; to

her aunt, Diane Kleam; to her cousin, Kristi Sampson; 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 Janita Barnes.

Hughes

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the

above Resolution was adopted by

the Senate on June 1, 2025, by a

rising vote.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate