HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 23
Memorializing State Representative Robert R. Barker of Campton
Whereas, we have learned with great sorrow of the death of our friend and colleague Robert R. Barker, who was in his 3rd term of dedicated service in the House of Representatives on behalf of the citizens of District 6 of Grafton County, currently being the towns of Campton, Ellsworth, Orford, Rumney and Wentworth, and previously including Holderness, Thornton and Waterville Valley; and
Whereas, Robert R. Barker was known by friends and colleagues as a well-educated man, having attended the University of New Hampshire, Cambridge University, the University of Massachusetts, the Air University Command and Staff College and other specialized military schools, earning him the respect and admiration of those who knew him; and
Whereas, Robert R. Barker having been a lifelong outdoorsman and one of the youngest to hike the Long Trail of Vermont on his own at age 14, he was able to transfer his love of outdoor activities, including skiing, motorcycle riding, benchrest rifle, pistol, trap and skeet shotgun shooting, into his service to the state as a valued member of the Fish and Game Committee; and
Whereas, Robert R. Barker did faithfully and honorably serve his country for 22 years as a member of the United States Air Force, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, while earning the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal and Vietnam Service Medal with three Oak Leaf clusters, among other awards; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, that Robert R. Barker be granted the highest praise and accolades for his dedicated service to his community, his country and his state; and be it further
Resolved, that expressions of heartfelt sympathy be extended to his family and that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to them.
offered by the House of Representatives on this, the 5th day of April 2006.