TITLE: In memory of Karen Rene Baker of College Station.

SUMMARY: In memory of Karen Rene Baker of College Station.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, A radiant life drew to a close much too soon with the passing of Karen Rene Baker of College Station on September 13, 2012, at the age of 54; and WHEREAS, Born on December 8, 1957, and raised in Corpus Christi, Karen Baker earned degrees in civil engineering and microbiology from Texas A&M University in College Station; shortly after her graduation in 1983, she embarked on a notable career with the Texas Department of Transportation, where, after a decade and a half, she was elevated to the post of area engineer for Montgomery County; she retired in 2010, having devoted more than 25 years to the agency and to addressing the transportation needs of local Texans; and WHEREAS, The devoted wife of Glenn Baker and the proud mother of Matthew and Justin, Karen Baker took immense joy in her family and in the time they spent together; and WHEREAS, This treasured woman brought to all her endeavors an inexhaustible determination and generosity of spirit, and those who were blessed to share in her love and affection will forever hold her close in their heart; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Karen Rene Baker and extend sincere sympathy to all those who mourn her passing; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Karen Rene Baker. Kacal Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 119 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on June 25, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House