H.R. No. 6
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Don Baird retired as mayor of Colmesneil on June 21,
2021, following 19 years of exemplary service in that office; and
WHEREAS, First elected by an overwhelming majority in 2002,
Mayor Baird would go on to win reelection nine times; he played a
key role in securing a number of significant grants for
infrastructure, beautification, and initiatives in behalf of
youth, seniors, and others; in addition, he partnered with a Tyler
County commissioner to create Emergency Services District No. 7 to
house the city's volunteer fire department; over the course of his
long tenure, he guided the city through three major hurricanes,
floods, and droughts; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Baird set an example of calm, thoughtful
leadership, and he has been a friend and mentor to many; among
numerous accolades, he received the 2015 Citizen of the Year award
from the Tyler County Chamber of Commerce, and in 2018, on his 90th
birthday, he received a proclamation from U.S. Congressman Brian
Babin; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of the United States Navy, Mr. Baird
served for two years on the city council before his successful
mayoral campaign; he has long been active in the community and in
his church, and each year, he and his wife, Barbara, delight local
residents with elaborate Christmas displays at their home; and
WHEREAS, Don Baird greatly benefited his fellow citizens
through nearly two decades of dedicated service, and his
contributions will be remembered and admired for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby honor Don Baird for his
service as mayor of Colmesneil and extend to him sincere best wishes
for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mayor Baird as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 6 was adopted by the House on August
30, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House