TITLE: In memory of Mildred Ruth Van Fleet Barton of Hondo.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mildred Ruth Van Fleet Barton of Hondo.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the loss of Mildred Ruth Van Fleet Barton of Hondo, who passed away on April 2, 2017, at the age of 94; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Clarence and Ruth Van Fleet, the former Mildred Van Fleet was born on September 21, 1922, in Hondo and grew up with the companionship of a sister, Frances, and a brother, Bobby; after graduating from Hondo High School, she continued her studies at San Antonio Business College; and WHEREAS, She wed Jim Barton at a ceremony in Hondo on April 10, 1943, and over the course of a rewarding marriage that spanned nearly 74 years, the couple became the proud parents of five children, Betty, Kathy, Sheri, Bill, and Jimmy; with the passing years, they had the pleasure of welcoming into their family 13 grandchildren, Jamey, Donnie, Louis, Mandi, Chris, Kelly, Susan, Aaron, Angie, Chancey, Shawna, Ryan, and Dusty, as well as 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Although Mildred Barton will be deeply missed, those who held her dear will forever remember the warmth and kindness she brought into their lives; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Mildred Ruth Van Fleet Barton 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 Mildred Barton. Murr Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1840 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 12, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House