1-1 By: Davis (Senate Sponsor - Moncrief) H.C.R. No. 241 1-2 (In the Senate - Received from the House May 16, 1997; 1-3 May 17, 1997, read first time and referred to Committee on 1-4 Administration; May 18, 1997, reported favorably by the following 1-5 vote: Yeas 6, Nays 0; May 18, 1997, sent to printer.) 1-6 HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-7 WHEREAS, On May 23, 1997, the American Association of Retired 1-8 Persons will honor Leo L. Baker for his work in support of that 1-9 organization, and it is fitting on this auspicious occasion to 1-10 recognize him for his many accomplishments; and 1-11 WHEREAS, Since retiring from his position as a petroleum 1-12 engineer, Mr. Baker has distinguished himself as an eloquent 1-13 advocate for retired and elderly Americans, and he has dedicated 1-14 himself to addressing their needs; a valued member of the American 1-15 Association of Retired Persons, he has served in the Texas 1-16 Silver-Haired Legislature and has chaired the Senior Affairs 1-17 Commission of the city of Dallas as well as the commission's 1-18 Employment Advisory Council; and 1-19 WHEREAS, Through the years, Mr. Baker has drawn strength and 1-20 inspiration from his association with Lovers Lane United Methodist 1-21 Church, and he has given freely of himself to church endeavors, 1-22 serving on the Older Adults Council and the Driver Corps and as a 1-23 lay hospital visitor; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Mr. Baker has also relied on the love and support of 1-25 his close-knit family, and he and his wife Pauline take great pride 1-26 in their children and grandchildren; and 1-27 WHEREAS, In pursuing his enthusiastic and vigorous approach 1-28 to life, Leo Baker has greatly benefited countless numbers of his 1-29 fellow Texans, and his outstanding efforts in behalf of the common 1-30 good are indeed worthy of special praise and recognition at this 1-31 time; now, therefore, be it 1-32 RESOLVED, That the 75th Legislature of the State of Texas 1-33 hereby honor Leo L. Baker for his many contributions to the elderly 1-34 citizens of this state and extend to him sincere best wishes for 1-35 continued success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 1-36 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 1-37 prepared for Mr. Baker as an expression of high regard by the Texas 1-38 House of Representatives and Senate. 1-39 * * * * *