SR225 - In memory of Charles Edward Barton.

        SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 225       In Memory   of   Charles Edward Barton            WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and   commemorates the life of Charles Edward Barton, who died February   20, 2025, at the age of 84; and          WHEREAS, On August 19, 1940, Charles was born as the 12th   of 15 children to Robert and Sadie Barton in Eureka; he grew up   sharing a close bond with his family and attended Griffin Chapel   Church of God in Christ, and the family often spent time together   working on agricultural and construction projects in Navarro   County; and          WHEREAS, After graduating from high school, Charles moved   to Dallas and began a career in the produce industry with   Harrison Produce at the Dallas Farmers Market; a motivated   entrepreneur, he went on to co-own a gas station and a building   materials and hauling company and eventually returned to the   business of agriculture; he served as a buyer and manager for   various produce and nursery businesses, and he remained active in   retirement by selling his popular watermelons and sweet potatoes   to members of his local community; and          WHEREAS, Charles married the love of his life, Patricia   Butcher, on June 5, 1962, and during more than six decades   together, they built a rewarding marriage that offered a sense of   joy and belonging to all who were a part of their lives; he was a   proud father to his daughters, La Juana and Robin, who were each a   source of pride and joy to him and enriched his life   immeasurably; and          WHEREAS, An exemplary citizen, Charles volunteered with   many community organizations and actively supported his   daughters' schools and personal pursuits, and he cherished time   spent together with his many relatives and caring for his sisters   and all of the beloved women in his family; and          WHEREAS, A man of integrity, strength, and generosity,   Charles gave unselfishly to others, and his dependability,   humor, and enthusiasm for life will be treasured forever by his   family and by all who were privileged to know him and to share in   his life; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved   family of Charles Edward Barton; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for   his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas   Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in   memory of Charles Barton.     West                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on March 6, 2025, by a     rising vote.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate