SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 23
In Memory
of
Clifford Lawrence Barlow
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of Clifford Lawrence Barlow of Mineola on July 2,
2017, at the age of 84; and
WHEREAS, The son of Louise and Clifford Barlow, Larry Barlow
was born in Mineola on December 2, 1932, and grew up with the
companionship of his brother, Jay; after graduating from Mineola
High School, he earned his bachelor's degree in geology at
Southern Methodist University, where he was a member of the
varsity golf team and Phi Delta Theta fraternity; he later
attended graduate school at The University of Tulsa and also
answered his nation's call to duty by serving as a fighter pilot
in the United States Air Force; and
WHEREAS, In 1958, Mr. Barlow began his career as a
geologist at Oklahoma Natural Gas; six years later, he joined the
Marion Corporation, and over the course of his tenure, he worked
his way up from exploration manager to vice president of
exploration; in 1970, he founded the Min-Tex Oil Corporation, and
he continued to lead the company until the time of his death; he
was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists,
the Tulsa Geological Society, the Tulsa Association of Petroleum
Landmen, and the Oklahoma City Association of Professional
Landmen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barlow and his wife, Jane, shared a rewarding
marriage that spanned 35 years, and he was the proud father of two
sons, Bradley and Buckley Barlow, and two stepchildren, Dana and
Max Jones; he also took great delight in his five grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, A lifetime member of the Southern Methodist
University Alumni Association, Mr. Barlow was an ardent supporter
of Mustang athletics; he maintained his love for golf throughout
his life and enjoyed playing at courses across the country and
around the world; and
WHEREAS, Although Larry Barlow will be deeply missed, he
has left his family and friends with countless cherished
memories, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Clifford Lawrence Barlow and extend heartfelt sympathy to his
family and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do
so in memory of Larry Barlow.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on July 19, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate