85R24511 JCD-D
By: Sanford H.R. No. 1635
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Barney Flores has become an inspiring mentor for
young people in the McKinney community through his work as owner of
Barney and Me Boxing Gym; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Flores started coaching more than 35 years ago,
and in 2001, with help from the City of McKinney, he established the
Barney and Me Boxing Gym; offering after-school classes to children
between the ages of 8 and 16, he encourages his students to make
good decisions and to place a high priority on education; and
WHEREAS, Over the years, Mr. Flores has provided many boxing
lessons free of charge, and he has spent countless hours providing
children with transportation to and from the gym and escorting them
to tournaments; this important work has been supported by his wife,
Evelyn, and by assistant coaches Shannon Wynia, Kenny McCollom, and
Monette McCollom; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Barney Flores has
greatly benefited the youth of McKinney, and this outstanding
Texan's generosity and commitment to the well-being of others make
him truly worthy of recognition; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby honor Barney Flores for his service to the
McKinney community through the Barney and Me Boxing Gym 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. Flores as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.