TITLE: In memory of Barbara Diane Madden of Richardson.

SUMMARY: In memory of Barbara Diane Madden of Richardson.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the loss of Barbara Diane Madden of Richardson, who passed away on March 30, 2017, at the age of 74; and WHEREAS, Born in Schenectady, New York, on November 15, 1942, the former Barbara Szumachowski was the daughter of Stephen and Bernice Szumachowski; she married Jerry Madden on June 20, 1965, in a ceremony held at St. Mary's Catholic Church in her hometown; the devoted couple became the proud parents of a son, Jerry, and two daughters, Stephanie and Kristina; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Madden was a nurse, and during her employment at Richardson General Hospital and Heritage Manor Nursing Home, she demonstrated exceptional kindness and compassion to her patients; during her husband's two-decade tenure in the Texas House of Representatives, she was a source of steadfast support; she was also a valued congregant of St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plano; above all, she was devoted to her family, which grew to include five grandchildren, Samantha, Alisa, Joey, Sarah, and Logan; and WHEREAS, Although Barbara Madden will be deeply missed, she has left her friends and loved ones with a wealth of memories that they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Barbara Diane Madden and extend sincere condolences to her 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barbara Madden. Bohac Leach Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1409 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 27, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House