HR791 - In memory of Deubrella Burt Horton of Jack County.

      H.R. No. 791       R E S O L U T I O N          WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the   passing of Deubrella Burt Horton of Jack County on March 10, 2025,   at the age of 90; and          WHEREAS, The daughter of Shell and Sarah Burt, the former   Deubrella Burt was born on October 15, 1934, in the Squaw Mountain   community of Jack County; she grew up with the companionship of   three siblings, Oleta, Marvin, and Bill, and graduated from school   in Antelope; and          WHEREAS, In 1955, she married George Horton, and the couple   settled in Jacksboro; they became the parents of three sons,   Harold, Dudley, and Greg, and with the passing years, their   treasured family grew to include four grandchildren, Ellissa,   Derek, Heath, and Mandi, and six great-grandchildren, Cy, Lyrik,   Channing, Brooks, Russell, and Kendall; and          WHEREAS, Mrs. Horton enjoyed a rewarding career as an   administrative professional; for many years, she served as a   secretary at the Spiller Abstract Company and Spiller & Spiller law   firm, and in 2005, she retired as a secretary for the Jack County   judge; and          WHEREAS, A woman of faith, Mrs. Horton was a dedicated   congregant at First United Methodist Church in Jacksboro; she was a   wonderful cook and loved to share her recipes and dishes, and in her   leisure time, she took pleasure in gardening and growing flowers;   and          WHEREAS, Although she is deeply missed, Deubrella Horton has   left her family and friends with many cherished memories, and they   will forever hold her close in their hearts; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas   Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Deubrella Burt Horton   and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her   sons, Harold Horton and his wife, Tanya, Dudley Horton and his wife,   Carla Beth, and Greg Horton and his wife, Melissa; to her   grandchildren, Ellissa Horton Burr, Derek Horton and his wife,   Sara, Heath Horton, and Mandi Horton; to her great-grandchildren,   Cy Horton, Lyrik Horton, Channing Burr, Brooks Burr, Russell   Horton, and Kendall Horton; to her sister, Oleta Burt Thompson; to   her many nieces and nephews; 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 Deubrella   Horton.     Spiller     ______________________________   Speaker of the House                 I certify that H.R. No. 791 was unanimously adopted by a   rising vote of the House on May 23, 2025.     ______________________________   Chief Clerk of the House