Ray Barnhart
Administrator of the Federal Highway Administration
In office
February 12, 1981  December 31, 1987
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byJohn S. Hassell Jr.
Succeeded byRobert E. Farris
Chairman of the Texas Republican Party
In office
1977–1979
Preceded byRay Hutchison
Succeeded byChet Upham
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 100th district
In office
January 9, 1973  January 14, 1975
Preceded byRoger H. Thurmond, Jr.
Succeeded bySamuel Hudson III
Personal details
Born(1928-01-12)January 12, 1928
Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 26, 2013(2013-05-26) (aged 85)
Political partyRepublican

Ray Anderson Barnhart (January 12, 1928 – May 26, 2013) was an American businessman 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

  1. "In Memory of Ray A. Barnhart - History of FHWA - Highway History - Federal Highway Administration". www.fhwa.dot.gov.
  2. "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile". lrl.texas.gov.
  3. Who's Who in America, 1984–1985 (43rd ed.). Chicago: Marquis. p. 175.
  4. "Ray Anderson Barnhart [11812]".
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