Ray Barnhart

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]

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
Texas House of Representatives 100th district
In office
January 9, 1973 – January 14, 1975
Preceded byRoger H. Thurmond, Jr.
Succeeded bySamuel Hudson III
Personal details
BornJanuary 12, 1928
Elgin, Illinois
DiedMay 26, 2013(2013-05-26) (aged 85)
Political partyRepublican

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. https://cemetery.tspb.texas.gov/pub/user_form.asp?pers_id=11812
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