H.R. No. 654
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and friends
of David Aubrey Barr of Rowlett, who passed away on April 7, 2020,
at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, The son of Robert and Lorayne Barr, David Barr was
born on March 22, 1952, in Austin and grew up with the companionship
of a sister, Janis; he graduated from David Crockett High School in
Austin and continued his education at Southwest Texas State
University, receiving a bachelor's degree in 1974; and
WHEREAS, In the course of a successful career, Mr. Barr
worked in commercial real estate financing at First Interstate
Bank, Wells Fargo, First American Bank, Citibank, and American
Momentum Bank, and he later conducted bank examinations with the
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas; and
WHEREAS, On June 9, 1979, Mr. Barr married the former Diane
Holechek, and the couple went on to share a rewarding union that
spanned four decades; Mr. Barr took great pride in his two
children, Matthew and Amanda, and he was delighted to become "Bop"
to his four grandchildren, Cooper, Kinsey, Nathan, and Olivia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barr was a valued congregant of Lakepointe
Church in Rockwall; in his leisure time, he liked trying new
restaurants, and he also enjoyed sports, reading, and history; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known David Barr will
remember the way he touched their lives with his wit, his warmth,
and his kindness, and he will forever hold a treasured place in
their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David Aubrey Barr and
extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing; 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 David Barr.
Lozano
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 654 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 23, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House