[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 127 (Monday, July 24, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E706-E707]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF RUTH ALVIA MUNCHUS BAKER

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                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 24, 2023

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and 
legacy of Ruth Alvia Munchus Baker, a pillar of our Fort Worth 
community.
  Ruth Alvia Munchus Baker was born June 16, 1931, in Fort Worth and 
completed her education at historic I.M. Terrell High School. In 1948, 
she began a devoted marriage and partnership with Herbert Baker and 
later became the proud mother of five daughters.
  Mrs. Baker began working outside her home as her children entered 
school. She was employed in her family business at Baker Funeral Home 
for more than sixty years, serving in many roles, including 
receptionist, musician, lady attendant, beautician and cosmetologist, 
board member, and co-owner. Mrs. Baker was revered as a friendly and 
knowledgeable employee who knew how to do nearly every task associated 
with funeral services. Blessed with a long life, Mrs. Baker continued 
working for her family business well into her ninety-second year.
  Mrs. Baker was also a woman of faith. Ruth began her journey starting 
at a young age at Saint John Missionary Baptist Church on Baptist Hill. 
She later would become a founding member of the Beth-Eden Baptist 
Church in Fort Worth. Later, she united with Macedonia Missionary 
Baptist Church, where she served as a Trustee, Sunday School teacher, 
member of the Choir, Brownettes and General Mission.

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  In 2019, she united with Baker Chapel African Methodist Episcopal 
Church under the pastoral leadership of Reverend Walter McDonald. 
There, Mrs. Baker was a Class Leader, member of the Church School, 
Prayer, and Daily Devotion ministries, while also participating in the 
monthly food give-away and in the Lay Organization.
  My thoughts and prayers are with all those who knew and loved Mrs. 
Baker, particularly her extensive, loving family. May her memory last 
forever.

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