RESO 1985-17 - Dennis Baker TRA HonoreeRESOLUTION NO. 85 -17
WHEREAS: The City of Huntsville and its citizens are blessed to have an abundant
supply of high quality water to meet the needs of our community now and
in the coming generation; and
WHEREAS: To a great extent, the good offices of the Trinity River Authority have
been responsible for providing our citizenry with this critical element
so necessary to our City's continued well -being and growth; and
WHEREAS: Mr. DENNIS BAKER, as Southern Regional Manager of the Trinity River
Authority, has been a pivotal champion of the Huntsville Regional Water
Supply System, which provides much of our daily water needs; and
WHEREAS: Mr. Baker's expertise in financing and managing the construction and
operations of the Huntsville Regional Water Supply System have been
crucial to the fruition of this project; and
WHEREAS: In Mr. Baker's short but full life, he has left a lasting gift to his
fellow man and a testament to hard work and professional character.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Huntsville
Texas, that
MR. DENNIS BAKER
be commended for his dedicated public service and remembered for his
courageous personal battle waged throughout much of the time he so
capably served our community; and in so doing, that heartfelt sympathies
and condolences be extended to his wife and family whose love, loyalty,
and strength are inspirational to us all.
DULY PASSED AND AUTHORIZED under the seal of the City of Huntsville, by the hands of
the Mayor and City Council on this the 27th day of August, 1985.
Jane Monday, Mayor
Councilmembers:
Bill Hodges Jerry Dowling
Stephen E. Davis Gary Bell
D. Eugene Barrett Percy Howard, Jr.
William B. Green Dick Wharton