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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 132
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In Memory |
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George Riley Barnhart |
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and |
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commemorates the life of George Riley Barnhart, who died May 29, |
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2013, at the age of 64; and |
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WHEREAS, George Barnhart was born March 9, 1949, in |
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Guthrie, Oklahoma; after his graduation from Guthrie High |
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School, he attended The University of Texas at Arlington, where |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Barnhart enjoyed a long and fulfilling career |
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as a first responder; he was one of the first to attend classes |
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specifically designed for paramedics in the North Texas region |
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and went on to serve for 10 years with CareFlite and for 27 years |
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with the Benbrook Fire Department, where he rose to the rank of |
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captain; he was known throughout his career for his |
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resourcefulness, his grace under pressure, and his tenacity; and |
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WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he |
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gave unselfishly to others, and his wisdom, warmth, and valued |
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counsel will not be forgotten; and |
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WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves |
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behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and |
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his many friends; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere |
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condolences to the bereaved family of George Riley Barnhart; and, |
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be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas |
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Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in |
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memory of George Riley Barnhart. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 25, 2013, by a |
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rising vote. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |