By Alvarado                                           H.R. No. 1004

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                                 R E S O L U T I O N

 1-1           WHEREAS, Charles T. Barrett, Jr., has distinguished himself

 1-2     as an astute businessman and a public-spirited citizen, and it is

 1-3     indeed fitting at this time to recognize his many achievements; and

 1-4           WHEREAS, A native of San Antonio, Mr. Barrett is a graduate

 1-5     of Jefferson High School and attended St. Mary's University, where

 1-6     he received a bachelor's degree in business before becoming a

 1-7     certified public accountant; and

 1-8           WHEREAS, Mr. Barrett currently serves as the president of

 1-9     Manchester Financial Corporation, and his keen grasp of economic

1-10     trends has ensured the asset management company's stature as a

1-11     leader in the Texas financial community; and

1-12           WHEREAS, He is also the majority stockholder in three San

1-13     Antonio automobile dealerships, and Motor Imports, West Loop

1-14     Mitsubishi, and Metro Mitsubishi are among the most successful

1-15     businesses of their type in the Southwest; and

1-16           WHEREAS, Mr. Barrett has brought a wide breadth of experience

1-17     to his many business ventures, and in addition to his work as an

1-18     accountant, he has served as president of Express Cash

1-19     International Corporation and Barstan Interests, Inc.; an active

1-20     member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

1-21     and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants, he has given

1-22     freely of his time and talent to those organizations; and

1-23           WHEREAS, A former commander in the United States Coast Guard

1-24     Reserve, Mr. Barrett is committed to the betterment of his

 2-1     community, and serves as treasurer on the board of the Mission Road

 2-2     Developmental Center, and he is also a member of The University of

 2-3     Texas Health Science Development Board of San Antonio and a trustee

 2-4     of the University Health System Pension Plan Board; and

 2-5           WHEREAS, Through his many contributions to his hometown,

 2-6     Charles Barrett has secured his place in the history of the Alamo

 2-7     City, and his life and work are indeed worthy of special

 2-8     recognition; now, therefore, be it

 2-9           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 75th Texas

2-10     Legislature hereby honor Charles T. Barrett, Jr., as an outstanding

2-11     Texan and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success

2-12     and happiness in the years to come; and, be it further

2-13           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be

2-14     prepared for Mr. Barrett as an expression of high regard by the

2-15     Texas House of Representatives.