The resolution commemorates the 150th anniversary of the community of Barrett, Texas, which will be celebrated with a Founders Day event on June 14, 2025. It highlights the life and contributions of Harrison Barrett, the community's founder, who was born around 1845 and faced significant challenges during and after slavery. After emancipation in 1865, Barrett and his wife, Annie, worked to reunite their family and establish a homestead, where he built homes and helped family members start farms. He also established various mills and contributed land for community institutions, including a church and school.

The resolution acknowledges Barrett's legacy, which includes the growth of the community, now home to approximately 5,000 residents, and the enduring impact of his resilience and commitment to family. It expresses the Texas House of Representatives' best wishes for the Founders Day celebration and calls for an official copy of the resolution to be prepared for the community as a mark of respect and recognition of its rich history.