88R32823 CW-D
By: Guerra H.R. No. 2484
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Frank Edward Barker of Corpus Christi on November 19,
2020, at the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The son of Frank and Eleanor Carpenter Barker, Ed
Barker was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on September 7, 1938; he
graduated from The Webb School, received an English degree from the
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, and continued his education
at the University of Cincinnati College of Law; and
WHEREAS, After receiving his law degree in 1964, Mr. Barker
practiced in Chattanooga; he then joined the U.S. Army as a member
of the Judge Advocate General Corps; a recipient of the Army
Commendation Medal, he served at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
in the capacity of command judge advocate, and he concluded his
military tenure at the rank of captain; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Barker went on to embark on a legal career in
Corpus Christi that would span more than half a century; a highly
regarded attorney who gained national recognition, he worked for
many years alongside Todd A. Hunter, who is currently serving in the
Texas House of Representatives; renowned for his skill in the
courtroom, Mr. Barker garnered the highest peer rating standard for
attorneys from Martindale-Hubbell, and he built lasting
relationships with his colleagues; moreover, he was engaged in his
community, lending his support to a number of charitable
organizations; and
WHEREAS, Devoted to his family, Mr. Barker enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Rene, and he took great pride in his three
children, Courtney, Erin, and Scot, and his eight grandchildren;
and
WHEREAS, Ed Barker lived a life that was rich in personal and
professional achievements, and he will forever be a source of
inspiration to all who were fortunate enough to know him; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Frank Edward Barker
and extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Rene Barker; to his brother, William "Muecke" Barker, and his
wife, Cathy; to his children, Courtney Schultz and her husband,
Ron, Erin Burnam and her husband, Trip, and Scot Barker and his
wife, Ricki; to his grandchildren, Will, Anna, and Hayley Schultz,
Cole and Thomas Burnam, and Skylar, Eleanor, and Bowman Barker; and
to his other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Ed Barker.