TITLE: Honoring Colbert L. "Tim" Baker III for his work as founder, president, and chief operating officer of the Springboard Center in Midland.

SUMMARY: Honoring Colbert L. "Tim" Baker III for his work as founder, president, and chief operating officer of the Springboard Center in Midland.

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WHEREAS, Colbert L. Baker III has contributed greatly to the residents of the Permian Basin as the founder, president, and chief operating officer of the Springboard Center in Midland; and WHEREAS, "Tim" Baker moved to Midland in 1986 and embarked on a career in chemical dependency counseling; he earned a master's degree in addiction counseling and became the head of an inpatient facility that grew into a 75-bed, 24-hour clinic; and WHEREAS, In 1999, Mr. Baker founded the Springboard Center as a nonprofit organization that would provide counseling to individuals and families affected by addictive disorders and would accept clients regardless of their ability to pay; in 2001, the center received its first grant from the United Way, and in 2008, it opened an 18-bed residential treatment facility; Springboard currently has 31 employees and a $1.5 million budget and has served more than 5,500 people to date; and WHEREAS, In a career that has spanned more than 25 years, Tim Baker has helped countless area Texans, and he is indeed deserving of special recognition for his initiative and leadership; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby honor Tim Baker for his work as founder, president, and chief operating officer of the Springboard Center in Midland and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Mr. Baker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Craddick Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2472 was adopted by the House on May 30, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House