78S30812 MW-D

By:  Isett                                                        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.