By Telford H.R. No. 754 77R12245 MJS-D 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.