H.R. No. 979
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Howard G. Baldwin Jr., an esteemed civic leader and
friend to many, passed away in March 2021; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from St. Mary's University School
of Law, Mr. Baldwin began a long and rewarding career dedicated to
the child support system; he was the regional director for child
support in 21 counties, and he went on to privately practice family
law before becoming a judge on child support cases in Bexar County
and seven surrounding counties; he subsequently served as an
administrator with the Office of the Attorney General; later, he
took a position at the Department of Protective and Regulatory
Services, where he worked with legislators on child support issues;
and
WHEREAS, In 1999, Mr. Baldwin was appointed as the first
assistant attorney general by former Attorney General John Cornyn;
highly dedicated to the well-being of Texas youth and their
families, Mr. Baldwin took on the challenge of leading the state's
child support division, and under his able guidance, the quality of
customer service improved and billions of dollars were collected to
support approximately one million children; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baldwin gave generously of his time and talents
to the San Antonio Young Lawyer's Association and the National
Child Support Enforcement Association, where he served as president
and as a member of the board; among his many accomplishments, he was
named an Honorary Life Member of the NCSEA in 2004, and he received
the Kathy Duggan Award from the association in 2011; in addition, he
was appointed to the Supreme Court of Texas Task Force on Foster
Care; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Baldwin enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Rita, with whom he shared a rewarding
marriage of more than four and a half decades, and he was the proud
father of two sons, James and Eric; and
WHEREAS, Although he is deeply missed, Howard Baldwin made a
meaningful difference in the lives of his loved ones and fellow
citizens alike, and his contributions will resonate for years to
come; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby honor the memory of Howard G. Baldwin Jr. and
extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn his passing; 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 Howard
Baldwin.
Cook
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 979 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 8, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House