SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1002

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize William Baker on the occasion of his retirement as 
Regional Supervisor from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
on May 31, 2005, after more than 25 years of loyal service to 
the state; and
	WHEREAS, Bill Baker moved to Texas from New York and 
attended Sam Houston University in Huntsville; he began working 
as a correctional officer at the Ellis Unit of the state prison 
system in Huntsville on August 1, 1978; and
	WHEREAS, He relocated to Houston and was hired as a Parole 
Caseworker II with the Angleton Institutional Parole Office in 
January, 1980; he was promoted to Parole Officer I in January of 
1981, and assigned to the Darrington Unit; he was subsequently 
promoted to Parole Examiner in December, 1981, Parole Analyst the 
next year, and Parole Supervisor on October 1, 1985; he was named 
Regional Supervisor of the Angleton Institutional Parole Office 
in December of 1992; and
	WHEREAS, Bill has been an integral part of the growth of the
Texas Department of Criminal Justice; he was Parole Supervisor 
during the beginning of the Parole in Absentia program and during 
the opening of the Snyder, Amarillo, and Beeville Institutional 
Parole Offices, and he is known for his dedication and perseverance
in completing a job; and
	WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful individual, Bill has 
handled his many responsibilities with exceptional efficiency 
and dedication; he is admired and respected by his colleagues, 
and his presence in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will
be greatly missed; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commend William Baker for his exceptional
career and his many years of outstanding service to this state; 
and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Barrientos




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on May 24, 2005.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate