[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 129 (Friday, October 4, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO TYSON BARNES

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 3, 2002

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to pay tribute 
today to the late Tyson H. Barnes, Sr., of Kemp, Texas, who passed away 
in July at the age of 83. Tyson was a lifelong resident of Henderson 
and Kaufman Counties, a decorated veteran of World War II, a respected 
and delicated teacher for more than 30 years and a beloved member of 
his community.
  Tyson was born March 4, 1919, in Henderson County, the son of Robert 
H. and Lalla Tison Barnes. He graduated from Kemp High School in 1937 
and entered the Army Air Corps in 1941, serving 29 months in the 
Pacific as a B-17 and B-24 pilot. His distinguished service resulted in 
his being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal, and a 
Presidential Unit Citation.
  After the War Tyson returned to Texas and received a Bachelors degree 
from Sam Houston State Teachers College and later a Masters degree from 
East Texas State University. He was employed by Henderson County Junior 
College for five years and in 1953, he joined the faculty of Kemp High 
School, where he taught Vocational Agriculture for 30 years, His legacy 
includes having taught several fathers and sons--and at one point, six 
of the seven School Board members had been students of his.
  Tyson was a state president of the Future Farmers of America and a 
long-time member of Calvary Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon 
for many years. Later, he joined the First Baptist Church of Kemp.
  Tyson is survived by his wife, Marie Barnes; daughter and son-in-law 
Marsha and Bill Walsh; son Tyson Barnes, Jr., brother John W. Barnes; 
grandchildren Braden and Brennan Barnes; a niece and nephew; four great 
nieces and two great-great nieces. He was preceded in death by his 
first wife, Frances Bland Barnes; brother Leslie Barnes; and sisters-
in-law Alma Barnes and Doris Barnes.
  Mr. Speaker, Tyson was a longtime friend of mine who distinguished 
himself in all that he did--in his service to our Nation in times of 
war, in devotion to his family and community, in dedication to his 
calling as a teacher. Throughout his more than 30 years as a teacher, 
he influenced countless young people and helped instill in them the 
importance of hard work and of education--and he leaves behind a 
powerful legacy in Kemp. As we adjourn today, let us do so in 
celebration of the life of this outstanding man--Tyson Barnes.

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