WHEREAS, Jodie Anne Barta was born on April 20, 1957, in Dallas, Texas; and

WHEREAS, she earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas in Austin and, while she was a student, served as an officer in the University of Texas Young Republicans; and

WHEREAS, she was a leader in Youth for Reagan in 1976, and already as a young adult deservedly earned a reputation for volunteering countless hours for conservative causes and candidates; and

WHEREAS, she married Bob Laubenberg in 1994, and they raised two children, David and Liz; and

WHEREAS, Jodie Laubenberg was passionate about promoting conservative values in government, was a respected grassroots conservative, and a consistent presence at Republican conventions for many years; and

WHEREAS, she served on the Texas State Republican Executive Committee from 1994 to 1997; and

WHEREAS, she served on Parker City Council from 1999 to 2003; and

WHEREAS, Jodie Laubenberg honorably served the people of Texas House District 89 from 2003 to 2019, distinguishing herself through principled leadership and unwavering commitment to the values of the Republican Party; and

WHEREAS, during her eight terms in the Texas House of Representatives, Laubenberg was a strong and effective voice for the pro-life movement, sponsoring landmark legislation, including House Bill 2 in 2013, which reaffirmed Texas’ commitment to protecting preborn life and ensuring women’s health and safety; and

WHEREAS, Representative Laubenberg also championed tort reform, responsible budget management, private property rights, election security, and Texans’ right to bear arms; and

WHEREAS, she served with distinction as Chair of the House Committee on Elections and the Committee on Public Health; and

WHEREAS, her legacy is one of courage, conviction, and faithful service to the people of Texas, leaving an indelible mark on our state and Party through her dedication to Republican values; and

WHEREAS, Jodie Laubenberg was a vivacious and dynamic powerhouse who truly loved Jesus, her family, and Texas; now

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas mourns the passing of former State Representative Jodie Anne Laubenberg, a faithful conservative leader, public servant, and tireless advocate for the principles of limited government, individual liberty, and the sanctity of life; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we, the State Republican Executive Committee, honor our departed colleague and friend Jodie, who in her LIFE fervently promoted LIFE, and whose legacy therefore will continue to give countless Texas children a future; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Republican Party of Texas extends our deepest condolences to Jodie’s husband Bob, to their son David and his wife Jessica, to their daughter Liz and her husband Tyler, to their grandchildren Madeline, Declan, Emma, and Ava, to their extended family, and to Jodie’s many friends around Texas.