79R12738 MW-D

By:  Chavez                                                       H.R. No. 1439



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Bill Barry of El Paso has achieved an admirable 
level of excellence in the sport of running, and his 
accomplishments deserve special commendation; and
	WHEREAS, This athletic 63-year-old, who began running at the 
age of 39, has competed in 95 marathons and earned scores of 
trophies; he is currently the director for the Las Palmas/Del Sol 
half-marathon and 5K run, an event that raises money for the United 
Way of El Paso County; and
	WHEREAS, A member of the Half-Fast Track Club, Mr. Barry 
shows no signs of slowing down as he plans to complete five more 
marathons in the near future; his exceptional athleticism and 
dedication to his goals make him a role model for other runners and 
a source of tremendous pride to his El Paso community; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas 
Legislature hereby honor Bill Barry for his achievements in the 
sport of running and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, 
be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Barry as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.