H.R. No. 80
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, The Lone Star State lost a respected business and
  community leader with the death of Barry Gerard Andrews of Dallas on
  September 19, 2023, at the age of 77; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Electra on April 4, 1946, Mr. Andrews was
  the son of Jewell and Homer Andrews, and he was raised in Corpus
  Christi with his two siblings, Trey and Judy; following his
  graduation from Carroll High School, he attended Southwest Texas
  State University; he married his high school sweetheart, Lana, and
  they went on to share a rewarding union that spanned 56 years; and
         WHEREAS, In 1976, the couple founded Andrews Distributing in
  Corpus Christi, and three years later, Mr. Andrews became the
  youngest person to be awarded a distributorship by Miller Brewing
  Company; under his visionary leadership, the business experienced
  significant growth, and in 1994, its headquarters moved to Dallas;
  eventually, the company expanded to serve 26 counties in North and
  South Texas, with five locations across the state; along the way,
  Mr. Andrews distinguished himself through his innovative business
  practices, as well as the care with which he treated his employees;
  in addition to his professional responsibilities, he was deeply
  committed to giving back to the community; he was a member of the
  Baylor Health Care System Foundation Board and MD Anderson Cancer
  Center Board of Visitors; moreover, he supported cancer research
  through the Cattle Baron's Ball in Corpus Christi and Dallas, and he
  sponsored the annual MD Anderson Cancer Center Living Legend
  Luncheons; his myriad honors include the National Beer Wholesaler
  Association's Life Service Award, recognition as South Texan of the
  Year, and induction into the Texas Business Hall of Fame; and
         WHEREAS, A dedicated family man, Mr. Andrews took great pride
  in his children, Natalie and Blake, and he had the pleasure of
  becoming "Bare Bare" to his four cherished grandchildren, Madison,
  Sophie, Curran, and Bain; he enjoyed entertaining loved ones at his
  ranch in Papalote, and he also delighted in listening to George
  Strait music, riding his mowing tractor, and rooting for the Dallas
  Cowboys; a man of strong faith, he served on the Highland Park
  United Methodist Church Pastor Parish Council; and
         WHEREAS, Barry Andrews lived a life that was rich in personal
  and professional achievements, and his contributions will continue
  to resonate for years to come; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
  of Barry Gerard Andrews and extend heartfelt condolences to his
  relatives and many friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Barry
  Andrews.
 
  Davis
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 80 was unanimously adopted by a rising
  vote of the House on November 1, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House