Ray Barnhart
American politician (1928–2013)
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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 of the Texas State Republican Party.[4]
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 |
| Died | May 26, 2013 (aged 85) |
| Party | Republican |
Early life
Ray Anderson Barnhart was born on January 12, 1928, in Elgin, Illinois.[4] After graduating from Elgin High School, he joined the United States Army in 1946.[4] He later graduated from Marietta College and the University of Houston with a Master of Arts degree in 1951.[4]
