By Smith H.R. No. 841 77R13732 MDM-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Bobby Baker on the occasion of his retirement from the Euless City 1-3 Council; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Elected to the city council in May 1990, Mr. Baker 1-5 has worked diligently for the betterment of his hometown, and his 1-6 expertise and experience will be sorely missed; and 1-7 WHEREAS, A conscientious public servant, this highly regarded 1-8 gentleman is also a business owner and tireless volunteer who has 1-9 given his time and talent to numerous civic endeavors, including 1-10 serving as a member of the Tax Equalization Board, the Police 1-11 Department Training Academy Advisory Board, and the Park and 1-12 Recreation Board; and 1-13 WHEREAS, Mr. Baker served as vice chair of the Euless 1-14 Development Corporation and has participated with the Industrial 1-15 Development Authority and the HEB Economic Development Foundation; 1-16 he is also as a Master Mason, a Shriner, and a member of the 1-17 Scottish Rite; and 1-18 WHEREAS, Although his contributions to the city council will 1-19 be missed, Mr. Baker's retirement from that entity will give him 1-20 more time to spend with his family, which includes his wife of 36 1-21 years, Tenia, his two daughters, and one cherished grandson; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Bobby Baker has been an exceptional asset to the 1-23 Euless City Council for the past 11 years, and it is indeed a 1-24 pleasure to recognize him for his outstanding contributions at this 2-1 time; now, therefore, be it 2-2 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas 2-3 Legislature hereby commend Bobby Baker for his many years of 2-4 service to the people of North Texas and extend to him best wishes 2-5 as he retires from the Euless City Council; and, be it further 2-6 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-7 prepared for Mr. Baker as an expression of high regard by the Texas 2-8 House of Representatives.