H.R. No. 1285
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, No words can diminish the pain caused by a life cut
short, but those who shared in the love and friendship of Barrett
Neill Minor of Lorena may find comfort in their memories of this
special young man, who passed away on March 13, 2011, at the age of
27; and
WHEREAS, The son of Mark and Teresa Minor, Mr. Minor was born
in Temple on March 1, 1984; he graduated from Lorena High School,
where he took fourth place in power lifting during his senior year;
after earning his bachelor's degree in environmental studies and
earth science from Baylor University, Mr. Minor entered the
workforce and was employed by UPS in Waco; and
WHEREAS, He married Sarah Terrell in Salado in 2007 and was
the proud father of a son, Jackson; sharing many happy times with
his little boy, Mr. Minor often took him to "Papi Ranch" to search
for treasures with a metal detector, hike in the woods, ride the
tractor and four-wheelers, throw rocks in the creek, and put out
deer corn; he also enjoyed taking his son fishing; and
WHEREAS, An avid outdoorsman, Mr. Minor loved snow skiing and
hunting with his father and brother, and he never failed to observe
the tradition of spending opening day of deer season in the same
blind with his dad; Mr. Minor was a talented cook as well and
lavished his full attention on the task of seasoning and preparing
the perfect steak; and
WHEREAS, Barrett Minor treasured the company of his loved
ones, and the joy he brought them in turn ensures his enduring place
in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Barrett Neill Minor
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Sarah; to his son, Jackson Minor; to his parents, Mark and
Teresa Minor; to his brother, Brady Minor; to his grandparents, Ann
Minor and Jim and Dickie Williamson; to his great-aunts, Alta Leath
and Linda Minor; and to his many other relatives and friends; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barrett
Minor.
Anderson of McLennan
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1285 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 21, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House