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H.R. No. 330
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 90th birthday of Nolan E. Barrick on October 30,
2003, provides a fitting opportunity to recognize the many
achievements of this esteemed Texan; and
WHEREAS, Born on October 30, 1913, in Pearland, Mr. Barrick
attended Houston public schools, and he studied at the Rice
Institute from 1931 to 1937, earning a bachelor of arts degree and
bachelor of science and master of arts degrees in architecture; in
1938, he continued his education at the American Academy in Rome as
the recipient of the Elliot Award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barrick practiced architecture with William
Ward Watkin for a number of years, and he served with distinction in
the U.S. Navy during World War II; after leaving the military,
Mr. Barrick taught architecture at Iowa State University and The
University of Texas at Austin before joining the faculty at Texas
Tech University in 1953, serving both as chairman of the department
of architecture and as supervising architect; in 1965, he resigned
as supervising architect to devote his time to the department; and
WHEREAS, In 1978, he was appointed the first Kleinschmidt
Professor of Architecture and retired from the faculty in August of
1979, having served as chairman of the department of architecture
for 25 years; in retirement, Mr. Barrick wrote a book titled Texas
Tech: the Unobserved Heritage, which covered the initial planning
and architecture of Texas Tech University; and
WHEREAS, Sharing his extensive expertise with others,
Mr. Barrick participated in numerous professional organizations,
including Tau Sigma Delta as national president and the National
American Institute of Architects (AIA) Scholarship Committee; in
addition, he has served the Lubbock chapter of AIA as president, the
Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture as secretary, the
Texas Society of Architects as vice president, and the Texas
Society of Architects Foundation as a trustee; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barrick also benefited his fellow Texans by
working with the city planning and zoning commission in Lubbock,
the urban renewal agency, and the advisory committee to the
governor on the development of the State Capitol area; and
WHEREAS, Having traveled throughout Europe for more than 40
years, studying the art of stained glass, Mr. Barrick established
Custom Glass, a studio for the design and fabrication of stained
glass for residential and institutional projects; in 1993, he was
joined by his wife, Betty, in his work, which has included
significant projects for the Central Church of Christ in Amarillo,
Lubbockview Christian Church in Lubbock, West Texas State
University in Canyon, and others too numerous to mention; and
WHEREAS, Looking over the past 90 years, this distinguished
gentleman may take tremendous pride in his many accomplishments,
and it is a pleasure to recognize him at this time; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Nolan
E. Barrick on the joyous occasion of his 90th birthday and extend to
him best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Barrick as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Isett
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 330 was adopted by the House on
October 10, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House