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HR122
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By Representative McClammy
RFD:
First Read: 06-Mar-25
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First Read: 06-Mar-25
HR____ CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND MOURNING THE DEATH OF HENRY
A. BARRON.
WHEREAS, with an overwhelming sense of loss, we mourn
the death, yet celebrate the life, of Henry A. Barron of
Montgomery, Alabama, whose passing on February 28, 2025, has
left a void in the lives of his loving family and friends
and the entire community, where he was highly regarded ; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Henry A. Barron was a man of great
integrity, wisdom, and dedication, who devoted his life to
the service of others through education, military service,
and civic engagement; and
WHEREAS, he was a distinguished scholar, earning a
Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from Alabama
State University, as well as an Associate in Arts from
Auburn University; and
WHEREAS, he dedicated over three decades to shaping
young minds and guiding future leaders as a teacher,
football coach, and administrator in the field of education,
serving at Eufaula High School, Elmore County High School,
Millbrook Middle School, Holtville High School, and Stanhope
Elmore High School, where he retired in 2007 as an assistant
principal; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barron honorably served his country in
the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, stationed in
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the United States Army from 1968 to 1970, stationed in
Korea, and continued his service in the Army Reserve from
1971 to 1997, where he was mobilized for Operation Desert
Storm, retiring with the rank of E-8 Master Sergeant as an
instructor for 92A (Unit Supply); and
WHEREAS, he was a lifelong member of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, Incorporated, dedicating over 50 years to the
organization, holding numerous leadership roles, including
Chapter President of Alpha Upsilon Lambda, Recording
Secretary, Parliamentarian, and various leadership positions
in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, where he
served as Chair from 2015 to 2020; and
WHEREAS, he was a faithful and devoted member of
Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church for 60 years, serving
as a Deacon and working diligently to uplift his
congregation and community; and
WHEREAS, left to cherish his memory are his wife,
Patricia C. Barron; children, Brent Barron and Brandon
Barron; grandchildren, Aubrey Bradley, Rashad Barron, Brandi
Barron, Kennedy Barron, and Joshua Sanders; brother, Abraham
Barron; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and dear
friends; and
WHEREAS,a valued member of the community and loved
by many, his service to others and his passion for life will
be remembered fondly; we join with others to celebrate his
life and to mourn his death; although his presence will be
greatly missed, the memory of Mr. Barron will be c herished
in the hearts of all who knew and loved him ; now therefore,
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in the hearts of all who knew and loved him ; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the death of Mr. Henry A.
Barron is recorded with deep sadness, and even as we mourn
his death and the loss it represents, we also celebrate his
life; this resolution is offered in highest tribute, along
with heartfelt sympathy to his family, whose grief is shared
by many.
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