[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 99 (Wednesday, July 26, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1321]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             REMARKS IN HONOR OF THE LATE JUDGE JON BARTON

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                            HON. KAY GRANGER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2000

  Ms. GRANGER. Mr. Speaker, today I honor and remember the life of 
Texas state District Judge Jon Barton, who passed away Saturday at his 
home in Keller, Texas. He was 43 years old. Judge Barton, the younger 
brother of our friend and colleague, Congressman Joe Barton, was a 
good, kind, and loving man. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his 
wife, Jennifer; his sons, Jake and Jace; and to all of his family at 
this difficult time in their lives.
  Judge Barton was born on October 12, 1956, in Pecos, Texas, to Larry 
and Nell Barton. However, he spent most of his childhood in Waco, 
Texas, and eventually received his Bachelor's degree in Business 
Administration and Juris Doctor degree from Baylor University. In 1987, 
Judge Barton received his Master's degree in Finance from Colorado 
State University. That same year, he married his lovely wife Jennifer.
  After practicing law in Corpus Christi and Fort Worth, Texas, Judge 
Barton was elected to preside over the 67th District Court in 1996. 
Judge Barton was a talented and hard working individual. There is no 
question that he will be deeply missed within the Texas legal 
community.
  Judge Barton was very active in our area. He was a member of the 
Downtown Fort Worth Rotary Club and past president of the Hurst-Euless-
Bedford Rotary Club. Judge Barton served on the advisory board of the 
John Peter Smith Health Network and was a charter member of the Center 
for Christian Living. As a man of God, he actively served Broadway 
Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Judge Barton was always willing to 
give of himself to his community, his church, and his family.
  Judge Barton was known for his great sense of humor and for his 
kindness to all. He was a committed husband and father who loved his 
family deeply. Judge Barton faced cancer with the same humor and 
courage that he lived life. His deep faith in God gave Judge Barton the 
strength to carry on throughout his struggle with sinus and liver 
cancer. His life and fight with cancer serve as an inspiration to us 
all.
  Again, my heart goes out to Judge Barton's family and to all those 
who are grieving his passing. Judge Barton will truly be missed, but 
his spirit will live with us forever.

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