85R8573 ALB-D
By: Hunter H.R. No. 232
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
passing of John Ray Baldree of Corpus Christi on January 13, 2017,
at the age of 68; and
WHEREAS, John Baldree was born in Corpus Christi to Jim and
Juanita Baldree on October 2, 1948; a successful businessman and
entrepreneur, he founded a construction firm, Progressive
Structures, in 1980 and led the company for 36 years; Mr. Baldree
was a proud member of Associated Builders and Contractors for over
three decades and served multiple times as a board member, as well
as four terms as president; he was also a longtime member of the
Corpus Christi Executives Association, and he was involved in
numerous civic and volunteer activities; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Baldree was blessed with
the love and support of his best friend and wife of 34 years, Ann
Marie; they raised five children, Kevin, Craig, Scott, Justin, and
Rachel, and over the years, their family continued to grow with the
addition of nine grandchildren; Mr. Baldree enjoyed traveling
around the world with his wife and was also an avid golfer in his
leisure time; and
WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family and his community,
John Baldree gave generously of himself and will long be remembered
with respect and admiration by all who were privileged to know him;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of John Ray Baldree and
extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
Ann Baldree; to his children, Kevin Baldree and his wife, Angel,
Craig Baldree and his wife, Anna Lisa, Scott Baldree and his wife,
Josie, Justin Baldree, and Rachel Baldree; to his grandchildren,
Mackenzie, Madelyn, Mindy, Cheyanne, Emma, Caroline, Lucas, Alex,
and Max; to his sisters, Sherry Raymer-Crow, Deborah Lontos, and
Connie Jacobs; to his mother-in-law, Rosemary Britt; and to his
other relatives and friends; 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 John Ray
Baldree.