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This resolution pays tribute to John Russell Baker, a beloved Lago Vista community member who passed away on January 25, 2025, at age 64. The resolution highlights Baker's professional and personal accomplishments, including his 35-year career as a failure analyst at Motorola and his successful barbecue business, Baker's Brisket, which he started with his son Alec in 2017. The document recognizes Baker's significant community involvement, including volunteering at barbecue events, supporting local athletic teams, participating in civic meetings, and being an active member of the North Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce, where he received Business of the Year and Member of the Year Awards. The resolution extends sympathy to his family, including his sons Austin and Alec, his "bonus mom" Mary Jo Baker, his brother Bob Baker, his sister Michelle Niemeyer, and other relatives and friends. It also directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for his family and that the Texas House of Representatives adjourn in memory of John Baker, acknowledging his warmth, generosity, and contributions to his community.

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