86R7327 BK-D
 
  By: King of Uvalde H.R. No. 100
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, Bernard Duane Baker of Hondo passed away on March 7,
  2018, at the age of 76, leaving his family and friends to cherish
  their many happy memories of time spent in his company; and
         WHEREAS, Born in Devine on August 31, 1941, to Melvin and
  Florence Baker, Duane Baker grew up with the companionship of three
  siblings, Melvin, Richard, and Melba; he went on to develop
  impressive skills as a handyman and mechanic, which led to a career
  at Universal Rundle, Jack Winkler Motors, UniFirst, and Tire and
  Wheel Connection and to operating his own business, Baker's Gulf
  Station; a hard worker, he was also known for the lively sense of
  humor that he kept even while on the job, which made him very
  popular with his clients; and
         WHEREAS, In 1961, Mr. Baker met the love of his life, Carolyn
  Baker, at the Battle of Flowers Parade in San Antonio, marking the
  beginning of a relationship that would blossom into 46 years of
  marriage; the couple were active members of their congregation at
  Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Quihi, where Mr. Baker served in many
  capacities, and he was also a longtime member of the Hondo Volunteer
  Fire Department; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Baker embraced his role as a father to his two
  daughters, Cheryl and Laurie, and supported them as a volunteer for
  their various clubs and activities, which included serving as
  president of the Hondo Band boosters club; a proud grandfather to
  his grandchildren, Katelyn, Clayton, Jacie, and Jett, he enjoyed
  cheering them on wherever they were performing or competing and
  sharing with them his love of hunting and fishing; he remained a
  dedicated fan of the Hondo Owls for decades and was a fixture at all
  of their Friday night football games; and
         WHEREAS, Duane Baker lived a full and generous life devoted
  to his faith, his family, and his community, and he will forever be
  remembered with deep affection by those who held him dear; now,
  therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Bernard Duane Baker
  and extend sincere condolences to his loved ones; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Duane
  Baker.