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78S20210 KMP-D
By: Gutierrez 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.