He was Made in Many, grew up there, moved away, but never forgot his hometown.

Many’s Mayor Robert Hable presented Jaret J. Barrett a Proclamation at the monthly council meeting that honored and thanked him for all the work and contributions he has made to Many over many years.

Most recently Barrett paid for one of the professional grade basketball goals at the Leon James city park on Martin Luther King Drive. He also paid for a volleyball court to be established at Many’s Fairgrounds Park.

A resident of Houston, TX, Barrett has always been available and generous with helping the people and organizations, and has contributed often and frequently to charitable causes, including funerals, in his hometown of Many.

Barrett attended Many Elementary School. Later his family moved to Houston where he graduated from high school.

He attended and graduated from Texas Southern University where he played basketball for TSU. His team wonan SWAC championship and he also played in an NCAA tournament.

As a professional player, Barrett played in the U.S., China, and Panama.

As a resident of Houston, Barrett is a successful and energetic entrepreneur. Barrett has most recently begun a food business named Saniya Louisiana Style Pickles Lemonade with his daughter.

Barrett has also established his non-profit Foster Parents and Youth Outreach Organization. He also has a music Group named the Down South Music Group and is hoping to bring that group to the Many area in2025. Barrett has helped many artists from Sabine Parish further their careers.

One of his biggest and most little-known accomplishments was to creat the popular phrase MADE IN MANY.

Barret was accompanied by his mother, Sandra Warren Barrett, to Many, where Mayor Hable presented the well-deserved proclamation.

Made in Many Jaret J. Barrett is a son of Many who has never forgotten his hometown.