H.R. No. 2957
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Albert Edward Baade Jr. of Tyler on April 6, 2014, at the
age of 87; and
WHEREAS, Albert Baade was born in Dallas on April 30, 1926, to
Albert E. Baade Sr. and Jewell Bryant Baade; he served the United
States Navy with distinction in the Pacific theater during World
War II, earning two battle stars for his efforts, and after he
returned home, he earned his bachelor's degree from Baylor
University; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baade began his career in the oil industry as an
oil scout, working with his uncle, W. T. Bryant; a respected member
of the profession, he was a founding member of the East Texas
Association of Petroleum Landmen and an original board member of
the Tyler Petroleum Club; later, he was employed as the dean of
continuing education at Tyler Junior College, where he helped to
develop and organize a curriculum for the real estate and petroleum
landman program; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Baade enjoyed the love and
support of his wife, Elizabeth, with whom he shared 64 years before
her passing; he was also the proud father of a son, William Brandon,
and as his extended family grew, he delighted in spending time with
his grandchildren, Brandon, Carolyn, and Alexandra, and his
great-grandchildren, Savannah and William; and
WHEREAS, Although Albert Baade is deeply missed, memories of
his good humor, his enthusiasm, and his quiet strength remain to
comfort and inspire those he leaves behind; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Albert Edward Baade
Jr. and extend heartfelt sympathy 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 Albert
Baade.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2957 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House