Governor Gary R. Herbert issued the following statement on the passing of Paul Flint Barber, Kaysville, a distinguished member of the Governor’s Energy Task Force.
“Paul Barber had one of the brightest minds-and biggest hearts-of any person with whom I have had the privilege to work. We were all blessed by his great intelligence, his remarkable creativity and his analytical thought. I asked him to serve on my state Energy Task Force and he spent hundreds of hours refining the state energy policy and writing the Ten-Year Strategic Plan.
“Paul was both a scientific thinker and a man of vision and innovation. Although his career was focused on energy, he put profound thought into everything he did. The State of Utah owes Paul, as well as his wife, Vicky, and family, a debt of gratitude for his many years of unselfish public service and substantial personal sacrifices.
“We in Utah are very fortunate to be the beneficiaries of Paul Barber’s great intelligence and wisdom. His contributions to our state and our country will be recognized and appreciated, now and for generations to come.”