H.R. No. 2538
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
 
         WHEREAS, Derek V. Baker of McKinney, a prominent member of
  the Collin County Conservative Republicans, has set an inspiring
  example of civic engagement through his longtime leadership and
  involvement in grassroots politics; and
         WHEREAS, An activist for conservative political causes for
  many years, Mr. Baker has twice been elected president of the CCCR
  and until recently served as the organization's finance chair;
  outside of the State of Texas, he has worked in Congress for a
  number of members of the United States Senate and House of
  Representatives, and he served the U.S. House Republican Study
  Committee as a senior policy analyst; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Baker grew up in Sherman as an eighth-generation
  Texan and went on to receive his bachelor's degree in political
  science, business, and religion from Liberty University; before
  returning to his home state, he served as the director of federal
  affairs for Americans for Limited Government; and
         WHEREAS, Today, in addition to continuing to play a vital
  role in the political arena, he also enjoys a successful career as a
  licensed Realtor with Keller Williams in McKinney, and he currently
  volunteers his time as a McKinney precinct chair and as a member of
  the Collin County Child Protective Services Board, the board of the
  Collin County Foster Friends, a charity that provides assistance to
  local foster children and their families, and the Government
  Affairs Committee of the Collin County Association of Realtors; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Baker is blessed with the
  love and support of a fine family that includes his wife of 16
  years, Melissa, and their three children, Reagan, Austin, and
  Lincoln; and
         WHEREAS, Derek Baker's skill, vision, and dedication have
  contributed greatly to the advancement of conservative ideals in
  his state and community, and he has earned the respect and
  admiration of countless colleagues and fellow Texans; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
  Legislature hereby honor Derek V. Baker for his community
  engagement and his outstanding service to the Collin County
  Conservative Republicans and extend to him sincere best wishes for
  continued success and happiness; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for Mr. Baker as an expression of high regard by the Texas
  House of Representatives.
 
  Sanford
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 2538 was adopted by the House on May
  28, 2017, by a non-record vote.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House