H.R. No. 772
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
death of James Edward Barrs of Houston on February 6, 2011, at the
age of 61; and
WHEREAS, Born on January 14, 1950, James Barrs enjoyed the
companionship of two sisters and two brothers while growing up in
the Fifth Ward and Pleasantville communities in the Bayou City; he
excelled at a host of activities in his youth and was a standout
football player at Phillis Wheatley High School, Napa Valley
College, and Texas Southern University; and
WHEREAS, James Barrs met his wife, the former Jacqueline
"Sweetie" Landry, while in high school, and the couple shared a
rewarding marriage of some four decades; blessed with two beloved
children, Mr. Barrs relished his roles as husband and father; and
WHEREAS, A gifted leader, Mr. Barrs enjoyed a successful
career as a project manager, and he established many cherished
friendships with his colleagues at GB Biosciences, ExxonMobil, and
Hudson Engineering; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan believed deeply in the
importance of education and academic excellence; through his
affiliation with the 100 Black Catholic Men and Women organization,
he worked on many projects to fund scholarships for Catholic youth;
in addition to his philanthropic work, he loved travel and family
vacations, and he was a lifelong connoisseur of jazz; and
WHEREAS, With his strong faith and zest for life, James Barrs
lived a caring and purposeful life, and he will forever hold a
treasured place in the hearts of those who were privileged to know
him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of James Edward Barrs
and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
wife, Jacqueline Barrs; to his children, James Edward Barrs II and
Tracie Nicole Barrs; to his mother and stepfather, Mary and Lloyd
James; to his brothers, John Charles Barrs and Dr. Lloyd James and
his wife, Viola; to his sister, Ethel Mayweather, and her husband,
Arthur; 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 James
Edward Barrs.
Dutton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 772 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on March 17, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House