SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 12
In Memory
of
Christopher Barry
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the
citizens of Dallas in mourning the loss of Christopher Barry, who
died December 13, 2012, at the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Chris Barry was born on November 5, 1947, in
Blakely, Georgia; he became a highly regarded academician and
served as a professor at the University of Florida, The
University of Texas, and Southern Methodist University; in 1988,
he joined Texas Christian University, where he served with
distinction for many years and became known as an expert on Third
World markets; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Barry held the Robert and Maria Lowden Endowed
Chair in Business Administration at Texas Christian University's
M. J. Neeley School of Business; as professor emeritus, he
continued to expand his knowledge of economics and perform
research in a wide variety of fields; in spite of the malady that
plagued him in his last years, he consistently sought to achieve
a greater understanding of the universe, and the courage he
showed throughout his illness was an inspiration to all who knew
him; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Barry was a brilliant scholar who was
dedicated to research, and his passion for learning amazed those
around him; he was also a generous and kindhearted person who had
a positive impact on the lives of innumerable people and was
deeply devoted to his wife, Gayle, his two children, Renee and
Brent, and his five grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A man of integrity, warmth, and wisdom, Chris
Barry embraced both life and his faith with equal fervor; he was
beloved by many, and he will be greatly missed by all who were
privileged to share in his life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Christopher Barry; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Christopher Barry.
Davis
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 23, 2013, by
a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate