Ray Barnhart

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
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 (1928-01-12)January 12, 1928 Elgin, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 26, 2013(2013-05-26) (aged 85)
Political 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]