Ray Barnhart
Ray Barnhart | |
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| Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration | |
| In office February 12, 1981 – December 31, 1987 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | John S. Hassell Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Robert E. Farris |
| Chairman of the Texas Republican Party | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Ray Hutchinson |
| Succeeded by | Chet Upham |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 100th district | |
| In office January 9, 1973 – January 14, 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Roger H. Thurmond, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Hudson III |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ray Anderson Barnhart January 12, 1928 Elgin, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2013 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Republican |
Ray Anderson Barnhart (January 12, 1928 – May 26, 2013) was an American businessman and politician who served as Federal Highway Administrator from 1981 to 1987.[1] He started his career as City Councilman in Pasadena, Texas. He was a member of the Texas House of Representatives 100th district from and served from January 9, 1973 to January 14, 1975.[2] He was an Eagle Scout.[3] He also served as Chairman for the Texas State Republican Party [4]
References
[edit]- ^ "In Memory of Ray A. Barnhart - History of FHWA - Highway History - Federal Highway Administration". Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
- ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov.
- ^ Who's Who in America, 1984–1985 (43rd ed.). Chicago: Marquis. p. 175.
- ^ "Ray Anderson Barnhart [11812]".
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