TITLE: In memory of Barbara Spreuer Meyer of Dallas.

SUMMARY: In memory of Barbara Spreuer Meyer of Dallas.

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WHEREAS, Barbara Spreuer Meyer of Dallas passed away on April 8, 2013, leaving her circle of loved ones to cherish their many happy memories of time spent in her company; and WHEREAS, Born on August 22, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Barbara Spreuer earned a bachelor's degree from Indiana University; she married Frederick R. Meyer, and the couple spent 57 years of devoted matrimony together; along the way, they became the parents of three children, Amy, Cheri, and Brad, and their family eventually grew to include five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Meyer worked as a personnel director for a major grocery store chain for several years before focusing full-time on raising her children and caring for the home; after initially residing in Fort Wayne, she and her husband lived in El Paso, Cambridge, and Nashville before settling in Dallas in 1967, and Mrs. Meyer was adept at organizing to make the moves easy for the entire household; and WHEREAS, She contributed to her church, along with her husband, by teaching classes to young couples preparing to marry, and she was involved in the larger community as the cohost of regular garage sales and home tours that raised funds for the Republican Party; and WHEREAS, In her leisure time, Mrs. Meyer enjoyed spending vacations and holidays at the family's Galveston beach house and pursuing her interest in woodcraft, for which she had a special talent; moreover, she took pleasure in the companionship of her beloved dog, Maggie; and WHEREAS, With her devotion, wisdom, and kindness, Barbara Meyer made a meaningful difference in the lives of those who knew her best, and she will be remembered with great admiration and affection for many years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Barbara Spreuer Meyer and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her daughters, Cheri and Amy; to her grandchildren, Justin and Brandon Bouldin, Scott and Kelsey Barrentine, and Kristen Meyer; to her great-grandsons, Xavier and Alexander Bouldin; and to her 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 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barbara Meyer. Carter Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2205 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 22, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House