Bill Text: TX SR23 | 2017 | 85th Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Clifford Lawrence Barlow.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2017-07-19 - Reported enrolled [SR23 Detail]
Download: Texas-2017-SR23-Enrolled.html
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| In Memory | ||
| of | ||
| Clifford Lawrence Barlow | ||
| WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with | ||
| the passing of Clifford Lawrence Barlow of Mineola on July 2, | ||
| 2017, at the age of 84; and | ||
| WHEREAS, The son of Louise and Clifford Barlow, Larry Barlow | ||
| was born in Mineola on December 2, 1932, and grew up with the | ||
| companionship of his brother, Jay; after graduating from Mineola | ||
| High School, he earned his bachelor's degree in geology at | ||
| Southern Methodist University, where he was a member of the | ||
| varsity golf team and Phi Delta Theta fraternity; he later | ||
| attended graduate school at The University of Tulsa and also | ||
| answered his nation's call to duty by serving as a fighter pilot | ||
| in the United States Air Force; and | ||
| WHEREAS, In 1958, Mr. Barlow began his career as a | ||
| geologist at Oklahoma Natural Gas; six years later, he joined the | ||
| Marion Corporation, and over the course of his tenure, he worked | ||
| his way up from exploration manager to vice president of | ||
| exploration; in 1970, he founded the Min-Tex Oil Corporation, and | ||
| he continued to lead the company until the time of his death; he | ||
| was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, | ||
| the Tulsa Geological Society, the Tulsa Association of Petroleum | ||
| Landmen, and the Oklahoma City Association of Professional | ||
| Landmen; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Mr. Barlow and his wife, Jane, shared a rewarding | ||
| marriage that spanned 35 years, and he was the proud father of two | ||
| sons, Bradley and Buckley Barlow, and two stepchildren, Dana and | ||
| Max Jones; he also took great delight in his five grandchildren; | ||
| and | ||
| WHEREAS, A lifetime member of the Southern Methodist | ||
| University Alumni Association, Mr. Barlow was an ardent supporter | ||
| of Mustang athletics; he maintained his love for golf throughout | ||
| his life and enjoyed playing at courses across the country and | ||
| around the world; and | ||
| WHEREAS, Although Larry Barlow will be deeply missed, he | ||
| has left his family and friends with countless cherished | ||
| memories, and they will forever hold him close in their hearts; | ||
| now, therefore, be it | ||
| RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th | ||
| Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory | ||
| of Clifford Lawrence Barlow and extend heartfelt sympathy to his | ||
| family and many friends; and, be it further | ||
| RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
| his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns this day, it do | ||
| so in memory of Larry Barlow. | ||
| Hughes | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| President of the Senate | ||
| I hereby certify that the | ||
| above Resolution was adopted by | ||
| the Senate on July 19, 2017, by a | ||
| rising vote. | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Secretary of the Senate | ||
| ________________________________ | ||
| Member, Texas Senate | ||
