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