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This resolution pays tribute to Barry Bradford Telford, a former state representative from De Kalb, Texas, who passed away on June 1, 2024, at age 77. The resolution highlights Telford's distinguished political career, noting his 18 years of service in the Texas House of Representatives, where he chaired several important committees and was instrumental in legislation supporting rural education, economic development, and improvements to the teacher retirement system. Born in New Boston in 1946, Telford was a graduate of North Texas State University and owned a gas and furniture business. He was actively involved in his community, belonging to local organizations like the De Kalb Masonic Lodge and First United Methodist Church. The resolution honors his personal life, recognizing his nearly 58-year marriage to Marsha Cunningham Telford, his two children, four grandchildren, and his commitment to public service. Notably, a corrections unit in Bowie County was named after him in recognition of his work on the House Corrections Committee. The resolution extends condolences to his family and requests that an official copy be prepared for them, serving as a formal memorial to Telford's life and legacy.