R E S O L U T I O N
1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Walter Carlyle Barnes, Jr., of
1-2 Texarkana on March 27, 2001, at the age of 78, has brought a great
1-3 loss to the family and friends of this esteemed gentleman; and
1-4 WHEREAS, Born on May 25, 1922, in North Carolina, Dr. Barnes
1-5 was named Most Outstanding Student in his 1939 high school
1-6 graduating class; he went on to earn a bachelor's degree at the
1-7 University of North Carolina and a medical degree from Temple
1-8 University in 1948; and
1-9 WHEREAS, Before moving to Texarkana, Dr. Barnes worked at
1-10 hospitals in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia and served as
1-11 a surgeon in the United States Army; and
1-12 WHEREAS, A founding member of the American Academy of General
1-13 Surgery, Dr. Barnes held a number of important positions throughout
1-14 his professional career; at both St. Michael Hospital and Wadley
1-15 Regional Medical Center, he served as chief of staff, chief of
1-16 surgery, and as a member of the surgical staff; in addition, he was
1-17 the medical director for four years at St. Michael Hospital, which
1-18 is now CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System; and
1-19 WHEREAS, His commitment to medicine extended far beyond his
1-20 occupation; Dr. Barnes was a former president and longtime member
1-21 of the Texarkana College Board of Trustees and dedicated himself to
1-22 furthering the school's nursing programs; and
1-23 WHEREAS, This exemplary gentleman was actively involved in
1-24 the community and served as a president and board member of the
2-1 Caddo Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America; moreover, he was
2-2 the founding director of the Commercial National Bank and a valued
2-3 member of Williams Memorial United Methodist Church; and
2-4 WHEREAS, His myriad accomplishments included receiving the
2-5 C.E. Palmer Award for Outstanding Civic Service in 1993 and the
2-6 Distinguished Eagle Scout Award in 1974; Dr. Barnes was also given
2-7 a commendation medal and ribbon for his meritorious service in the
2-8 U.S. Army; and
2-9 WHEREAS, Widely admired and respected for his compassion,
2-10 wisdom, and quick wit, Dr. Barnes was a civic leader who diligently
2-11 strived to make the Texarkana community a safer and better place
2-12 for everyone; his many good works and deeds had a positive impact
2-13 on countless people; and
2-14 WHEREAS, Although he will be deeply missed, Dr. Barnes'
2-15 bright spirit and devotion to medicine and his community will
2-16 continue to live on in the memories of all those whose lives he
2-17 touched; now, therefore, be it
2-18 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
2-19 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Dr. Walter Carlyle
2-20 Barnes, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
2-21 family: to his wife, Pauline Lehman Barnes; to his daughter,
2-22 Abigail Ruth Barnes; to his sons and daughter-in-law, Walter C.
2-23 Barnes III and his wife, Cynthia, and Henry F. Certain; to his
2-24 brother, Lewis Tolbert Barnes; to his grandchildren, Katherine V.
2-25 Barnes, Amanda A. Barnes, and Walter C. Barnes, IV; and to his
2-26 other relatives, friends, and colleagues; and, be it further
2-27 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-1 prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
3-2 Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Walter
3-3 Carlyle Barnes, Jr.
Telford
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 754 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on April 27, 2001.
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Chief Clerk of the House