H.R. No. 899
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A 59th wedding anniversary marks a lifetime of
mutual devotion and shared experiences, and Merle and Imogene Baker
of Forney are celebrating this joyous occasion on June 11, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Merle and Imogene Baker met as teenagers, when they
both worked at her uncle's donut shop in Dallas; they had their
first date at Fair Park, and after an 18-month courtship, they
married at the bride's mother's residence in Oak Cliff; and
WHEREAS, Earlier in their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Baker
managed successful businesses in Dallas, including a recording
studio and a print shop; above all, they treasure the love of their
close-knit family, which has grown to include their children,
Cecilia Meler, Brenda Elery, Dean Baker, Tracy Clay, and Amy
Collins, as well as 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; in
1995, the couple purchased 20 acres of land in Forney and divided it
among their five children, who have all built homes there; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Baker have been members of the Urban
Park Assembly of God for more than four decades and credit their
marriage's longevity to their faith; for their 40th anniversary,
Mr. Baker wrote a song titled "My Five Foot One," expressing his
love and admiration for his wife; this devoted pair have also
commemorated milestone anniversaries with a trip to Europe with
friends and a cruise off the Iberian Peninsula; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Baker have enjoyed nearly six decades
together, and they are among an exceptional group of men and women
who can claim such a lasting commitment; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Merle and Imogene Baker on their
59th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best wishes for
continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. and Mrs. Baker as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Gooden
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 899 was adopted by the House on March
27, 2013, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House