By:  Turner                                            S.R. No. 797
    1-1                           SENATE RESOLUTION
    1-2        WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes great
    1-3  pleasure in paying tribute to M. E. Baker of Marlin on the occasion
    1-4  of his retirement as Director of the Thomas T. Connally Department
    1-5  of Veterans Affairs Medical Center; and
    1-6        WHEREAS, On April 28, 1995, Mr. Baker will be honored by his
    1-7  colleagues at an awards ceremony in grateful recognition of his
    1-8  notable contributions to the medical center; and
    1-9        WHEREAS, During his tenure, Mr. Baker was responsible for the
   1-10  overall management and for the quality patient care in the 184-bed
   1-11  general medical hospital which administers a variety of medical care
   1-12  and treatment in cooperation with the Veterans Affairs Medical
   1-13  Centers in Waco and Temple; and
   1-14        WHEREAS, Mr. Baker established a comprehensive health care
   1-15  delivery system adapted to the needs of the veteran population and
   1-16  maintained effective and harmonious relations with the community,
   1-17  civic and professional organizations, other hospitals, and the
   1-18  medical schools; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a
   1-20  life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American
   1-21  Veterans, Mr. Baker started his first tour at Marlin in 1951 as a
   1-22  storekeeper in supply service where he was promoted to Supervisory
   1-23  Property and Supply Clerk, GS-4; he was transferred to Big Spring
    2-1  Veterans Administration Medical Center and served in various other
    2-2  centers before returning to Marlin as director of the medical
    2-3  center; and
    2-4        WHEREAS, Mr. Baker's enlightened and dedicated leadership
    2-5  resulted in significant changes throughout his administration; his
    2-6  personal qualities coupled with his knowledge and his ability to
    2-7  work well with people are reflected in the esteem with which the
    2-8  medical center is held; and
    2-9        WHEREAS, Mr. Baker has earned the respect and appreciation
   2-10  of all those who are a part of the Thomas T. Connally Department
   2-11  of Veterans Affairs Medical Center; and
   2-12        WHEREAS, The esteemed gentleman has served with diligence
   2-13  and ability, and he will be deeply missed by all who have come to
   2-14  rely on his sound judgment and exemplary supervision; and
   2-15        WHEREAS, Deeply involved in civic and service organizations,
   2-16  Mr. Baker is Executive Director of the District Lions Effort
   2-17  Against Drugs Governing Board, a Past Master of the Marlin Masonic
   2-18  Lodge, and a member of the appointed Divan of Karen Shrine Temple
   2-19  in Waco; he is on the board of directors of the Marlin Chamber of
   2-20  Commerce and chairman of the Falls County Combined Federal Campaign;
   2-21  now, therefore, be it
   2-22        RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
   2-23  74th Legislature, hereby commend M. E. Baker for his outstanding
   2-24  achievements as Director of the Thomas T. Connally Department of
   2-25  Veterans Affairs Medical Center and extend best wishes to him for
    3-1  a most rewarding retirement; and, be it further
    3-2        RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
    3-3  him as an expression of the high regard of the Texas Senate.
    3-4                               ______________________________________
    3-5                                       President of the Senate
    3-6                                    I hereby certify that the above
    3-7                               Resolution was adopted by the Senate
    3-8                               on April 26, 1995.
    3-9                               ______________________________________
   3-10                                       Secretary of the Senate
   3-11                               ______________________________________
   3-12                                        Member, Texas Senate