Texas 2023 - 88th 3rd C.S.

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1	1	H.R. No. 4
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, The Lone Star State lost a respected business and
6	6	community leader with the death of Barry Gerard Andrews of Dallas on
7	7	September 19, 2023, at the age of 77; and
8	8	WHEREAS, Born in Electra on April 4, 1946, Mr. Andrews was
9	9	the son of Jewell and Homer Andrews, and he was raised in Corpus
10	10	Christi with his two siblings, Trey and Judy; following his
11	11	graduation from Carroll High School, he attended Southwest Texas
12	12	State University; he married his high school sweetheart, Lana, and
13	13	they went on to share a rewarding union that spanned 56 years; and
14	14	WHEREAS, In 1976, the couple founded Andrews Distributing in
15	15	Corpus Christi, and three years later, Mr. Andrews became the
16	16	youngest person to be awarded a distributorship by Miller Brewing
17	17	Company; under his visionary leadership, the business experienced
18	18	significant growth, and in 1994, its headquarters moved to Dallas;
19	19	eventually, the company expanded to serve 26 counties in North and
20	20	South Texas, with five locations across the state; along the way,
21	21	Mr. Andrews distinguished himself through his innovative business
22	22	practices, as well as the care with which he treated his employees;
23	23	in addition to his professional responsibilities, he was deeply
24	24	committed to giving back to the community; he was a member of the
25	25	Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board and MD Anderson Cancer
26	26	Center Board of Visitors; moreover, he supported cancer research
27	27	through the Cattle Baron's Ball in Corpus Christi and Dallas, and he
28	28	sponsored the annual MD Anderson Cancer Center Living Legend
29	29	Luncheons; his myriad honors include the National Beer Wholesaler
30	30	Association's Life Service Award, recognition as South Texan of the
31	31	Year, and induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame; and
32	32	WHEREAS, A dedicated family man, Mr. Andrews took great pride
33	33	in his children, Natalie and Blake, and he had the pleasure of
34	34	becoming "Bare Bare" to his four cherished grandchildren, Madison,
35	35	Sophie, Curran, and Bain; he enjoyed entertaining loved ones at his
36	36	ranch in Papalote, and he also delighted in listening to George
37	37	Strait music, riding his mowing tractor, and rooting for the Dallas
38	38	Cowboys; a man of strong faith, he served on the Highland Park
39	39	United Methodist Church Pastor Parish Council; and
40	40	WHEREAS, Barry Andrews lived a life that was rich in personal
41	41	and professional achievements, and his contributions will continue
42	42	to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it
43	43	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
44	44	Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
45	45	of Barry Gerard Andrews and extend heartfelt condolences to his
46	46	relatives and many friends; and, be it further
47	47	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
48	48	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
49	49	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barry
50	50	Andrews.
51	51	Meyer
52	52	Geren
53	53	Button
54	54	González of Dallas
55	55	Sherman, Sr.
56	56	______________________________
57	57	Speaker of the House
58	58	I certify that H.R. No. 4 was unanimously adopted by a rising
59	59	vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
60	60	______________________________
61	61	Chief Clerk of the House