TITLE: In memory of Sharon Lynn Mulholland Barnes of Waxahachie.

SUMMARY: In memory of Sharon Lynn Mulholland Barnes of Waxahachie.

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WHEREAS, Memories of a life well lived may help to comfort those saddened by the death of Sharon Lynn Mulholland Barnes of Waxahachie on February 1, 2021, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, Born to James and Margaret Mulholland on June 22, 1942, in Robstown, the former Sharon Mulholland grew up alongside her two siblings, Carol and Ricky; she graduated from Granger High School as a member of the Class of 1960 and continued her education at The University of Texas at Austin, where she earned a bachelor's degree in 1965; and WHEREAS, In the course of a notable career in education that spanned three and a half decades, Mrs. Barnes taught at schools in cities throughout the state, including Coupland, Thorndale, Corsicana, Ennis, and Avalon; she was also a devout Catholic; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Barnes enjoyed a rewarding, 48-year marriage with her high school sweetheart, Doug, and together the couple raised four children, Christopher, Christin, Candy, and John; with the passing years, they were further blessed with eight beloved grandchildren; and WHEREAS, While her loss is difficult to bear, Sharon Barnes leaves behind numerous friends and loved ones whose lives are far richer for having known her, and she will always hold a treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Sharon Lynn Mulholland Barnes and extend sincere condolences to the members of her family: to her husband, Doug Barnes; to her children, Christopher Barnes, Christin Bugaj and her husband, Michael, Candy Boehm and her husband, Matthew, and John Cody Barnes and his wife, Kimberly; to her brother, Ricky Mulholland; to her nephew, Charles Slaton; to her grandchildren, Madeline, Michael, and Matthew Boehm, Avery Bugaj, and John Christopher, Maryn, Harper, and James Cody Thomas Barnes; 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 Sharon Barnes. Ellzey Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 509 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 9, 2021. Chief Clerk of the House