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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 261
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Harold Eugene Van Baale, who celebrated his 75th |
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birthday on April 3, 2020; and |
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WHEREAS, Gene Van Baale was born in Knoxville, Iowa, and he |
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grew up with his brother, Joseph, in Prairie City, Iowa, where he |
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met and married Sharon Thomas; the couple was blessed with a son, |
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Anthony Ray Van Baale; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Van Baale followed in his father's footsteps |
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and became a truck driver; he and his family settled in |
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Jacksboro, Texas, in 1973, and he has been active in numerous |
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public service roles in addition to his work; and |
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WHEREAS, He served two terms as a captain with the Jack |
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County Sheriff's Posse and remains a member today, and he spent |
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three years with the Jacksboro Police Department; he has been a |
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member of the Jermyn Fire Department since 2007, and he has |
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served for many years as a deacon at Christian Missions Church; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Skilled as a team roper, Mr. Van Baale has earned |
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multiple awards in events sponsored by the United States Team |
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Ropers Association, the Original Team Ropers Association, and |
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the Senior Team Roping Association; he is a classic car collector |
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and a vintage truck aficionado, and he continues to work as a |
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truck driver behind the wheel of his beloved 1985 Peterbilt 359; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Since 1983, he has shared a rewarding marriage |
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with Sharon Smith Horn, and their blended family today includes |
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their sons, Anthony, Kelly, and Tony, as well as 12 grandchildren |
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and three great-grandchildren; a respected and admired member of |
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his community, Mr. Van Baale is truly deserving of special |
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recognition; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th |
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Legislature, hereby congratulate Harold Eugene Van Baale on a |
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life well lived and extend to him best wishes for continued |
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success in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 14, 2021. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |