88R28723 BK-D
By: Turner H.R. No. 1607
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Phillip Andrew Yarbough on
July 12, 2022, at the age of 35, brought a heartbreaking loss to his
family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in Corsicana on March 31, 1987, to Irvin and
Sandra Yarbough, Phillip Yarbough grew up with the companionship of
a sister, Brandy; he devoted himself to his faith at an early age,
joining Mount Olive Baptist Church in 1997, and he attended public
schools in the Arlington Independent School District; he played
soccer for both Bowie High School and the Dallas Texans, and he
enjoyed playing the violin as a teenager; after high school, he
continued his education at The University of Texas at Arlington;
and
WHEREAS, Most recently, Mr. Yarbough was working as a project
manager for Tricon Residential, where he was recognized as a
talented employee and an asset to the company; he learned a variety
of skills in indoor and outdoor home renovation as an apprentice
under Elbert Turner, and as the founder and owner of Texas Stellar
Painting, he performed work on many homes throughout the
Dallas/Fort Worth area; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Yarbough enjoyed his expansive collection of
shoes, and he also had a passion for classic cars; an avid sports
fan, he enthusiastically cheered on his favorite teams, the Dallas
Cowboys and the Los Angeles Lakers; he was devoted to his family and
loyal to his friends, and he was known for his kindness, compassion,
and generosity; and
WHEREAS, Although Phillip Yarbough is deeply missed, the
passage of time will never diminish the joy and love that he brought
into the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Phillip Andrew
Yarbough and extend profound condolences to all those who mourn his
passing: to his parents, Irvin and Sandra Yarbough; to his sister,
Brandy Yarbough; to his godsons, Kameron and Karter Bruner; to his
goddaughter, Jordyn Brown; to his uncles, aunts, and cousins; to
his special friends, Ayshin Vasser, Lafayette and Ashley Bruner,
Katrina Taylor, and Jaylyn and Jourdan McDuffie; and to his other
relatives and friends; 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 Phillip
Yarbough.