SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 441
In Memory
of
Mike Baughman
WHEREAS, Memories of a life filled with joyful times and
meaningful accomplishments remain to comfort the family and
friends of Mike Baughman of Henderson, who passed away on
November 23, 2020, at the age of 70; and
WHEREAS, A native of Henderson, Mike Baughman was born on
July 13, 1950, to A. E. and Jane Watson Baughman, and he grew up
with the companionship of two siblings, Jimmy and Patricia; he
graduated from Henderson High School in 1968, and he went on to
attend Kilgore College and The University of Texas at Austin,
before earning his bachelor's degree from Stephen F. Austin State
University; along the way, he served his country as a member of
the United States Air Force Reserve; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from the Dallas Institute of
Funeral Service, Mr. Baughman began his career with Bryan
Funeral Home; he went on to run his own business, Baughman
Monument Company, in addition to working for the Rader Funeral
Home in Henderson and Hawthorn Funeral Home in Carthage; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Baughman married the love of his life, the
former Beverly June Waller, on June 27, 1998; the couple enjoyed
raising Jack Russell terriers, and together, they were active
members of Calvary Baptist Church, where Mr. Baughman sang in the
choir and served as a youth director alongside his wife; he was
also a pilot who had flown from the Rusk County Airport since
1980; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about high school football,
Mr. Baughman was the well-known "voice of the Lions" for his alma
mater for more than four decades; he served as the play-by-play
broadcaster for Lions games and even called the state
championship match from Cowboys Stadium in 2010; over the years,
he developed an extensive knowledge of Henderson High School
football statistics; and
WHEREAS, Although Mike Baughman is deeply missed by all
those who cherished him, they will forever remember his profound
commitment to his family, his faith, and his community; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of Mike Baughman and
extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his
wife, Beverly Waller Baughman; to his brother, Jimmy Baughman,
and sister, Patricia Spraker; to his nieces and nephews; and to
his other relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Mike Baughman.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 19, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate