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H.R. No. 170
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The year 2005 marks the 40th anniversary of the
death of U.S. Air Force Major Arthur Dale Baker, a courageous Texan
who was killed while serving his country in Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, Major Baker was flying a mission out of Bien Hoa Air
Base in South Vietnam on April 7, 1965, when the Canberra B-57 he
navigated was shot down over Laos; for many years his status was
listed as missing in action; in 1997, the remains of his plane were
uncovered, and in 2005, the identity of this valiant soldier was
finally confirmed; and
WHEREAS, A member of Pittsburg High School's 1951 graduating
class, Major Baker joined the Air Force in 1960; devoted to his
family and country, he impressed all who knew him as a man of
exemplary dedication and courage; and
WHEREAS, Americans owe an immeasurable debt to their military
personnel, whose brave and steadfast efforts have long secured this
nation's treasured freedom; through his dedication to duty, honor,
and his country, Major Arthur Dale Baker embodied the highest
ideals of the United States armed forces, and the State of Texas and
the nation mourn the loss of a hero who made the ultimate sacrifice
in his country's behalf and whose life was a blessing to all who
were privileged to share in his love and friendship; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 79th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
U.S. Air Force Major Arthur Dale Baker; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of U.S. Air
Force Major Arthur Dale Baker.
Merritt
______________________________
Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 170 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on August 9, 2005.
______________________________
Chief Clerk of the House