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                                                                  H.R. No. 165



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Over the course of an illustrious career in law, 
business, and public service, the Honorable Robert F. Barnes of 
Hidalgo County has proven himself to be a man of great dedication, 
integrity, and distinction; and
	WHEREAS, A native of Danville, Illinois, Judge Barnes learned 
the value of community service at an early age, earning the notable 
rank of Eagle Scout before embarking on his undergraduate studies 
at the University of Illinois; and
	WHEREAS, During World War II he answered his nation's call to 
duty and served as an infantry platoon leader, later transferring 
to the United States Air Force to pilot P-51s in the Pacific theater 
of operations; on his return to civilian life, he came to the Laredo 
area to build a successful business in customhouse brokerage, 
Robert F. Barnes Custom Broker, and by 1948 had completed his doctor 
of jurisprudence degree at the University of Illinois College of 
Law; and
	WHEREAS, In the ensuing decades, Judge Barnes has given 
generously of his time and resources to assist charities and civic 
groups in the city of McAllen, including the First United Methodist 
Church, the International Toll Bridge Board, the Emergency 
Ambulance Committee, and both the Chamber of Commerce and the 
Junior Chamber of Commerce; moreover, he ably served as the mayor of 
McAllen from 1961 to 1963, he was appointed to the post of district 
court judge in 1987, and he currently serves his fellow citizens as 
a senior district judge; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted family man married the former Kathryn 
Nelson in 1941, and he takes immense pride in the accomplishments of 
his children, Robert and Barbara, and his three grandchildren; 
throughout his life, he has shown an abiding love of community, 
faith, and nation and earned the lasting respect of all who are 
privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby commend the Honorable 
Robert F. Barnes on his lifetime of faithful service and extend to 
him best wishes for continued success and happiness in all his 
future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Judge Barnes as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       Gutierrez

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 165 was adopted by the House on August 
22, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House