H.R. No. 162
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, William Patrick Barnett, Sr., is commemorating a
significant milestone in his life on November 11, 2011, with the
celebration of his 75th birthday; and
WHEREAS, The son of Edward and Dorathea Barnett, William
Barnett was born in New York City; he served his country as a member
of the U.S. Marine Corps, and in 1961, he earned his bachelor of
science degree in electrical engineering from Tri-State College in
Angola, Indiana; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barnett began his notable career soon after his
graduation, joining M. W. Kellogg as an electrical analytical
engineer; he went on to work with Door-Oliver before joining
Dresser-Clark, today known as Dresser-Rand; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, he contributed to the company in
a number of significant positions, serving as sales engineer,
general manager, executive vice president, vice president of
marketing and client services, and director of business
development; these responsibilities have taken him across the
globe, with tenures in Singapore, Tokyo, Jakarta, and Mexico City
as well as in New York City and Houston; and
WHEREAS, This accomplished professional ended his career
with Dresser-Rand in 2002, joining Exxon as a consultant; in all of
his endeavors, he has been supported by his wife of 45 years, Mary;
the couple have raised three sons, Christopher, Keith, and William,
and today, they are doting grandparents of Alexa, Tyler, Paige, and
Hannah; in addition to spending time with his loved ones, Mr.
Barnett enjoys golf and reading; and
WHEREAS, With the passage of another year, William Barnett
may reflect with pride on his wide-ranging accomplishments as he
continues to enrich the lives of all who are fortunate enough to
know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby honor William Patrick
Barnett, Sr., on his 75th birthday and extend to him sincere best
wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Barnett as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Huberty
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 162 was adopted by the House on June
28, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House