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.