[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 73 (Monday, April 29, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E402]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING MR. ANTHONY DeWAYNE BAKER, SR.'S LIFE AND LEGACY

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. MARC A. VEASEY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 29, 2024

  Mr. VEASEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and 
accomplishments of Mr. Anthony DeWayne Baker, Sr.--a pillar of our 
Dallas community.
  Mr. Baker was a graduate of David W. Carter High School in Dallas, 
Texas before rising through the ranks of Airbus helicopters. Anthony 
then went back to school, graduating from Dallas Baptist University 
with a Bachelor's Degree in Business in 2005. Anthony's first job was 
employment at Walls Services delivering sheet rock and in 1991 his 
career in the aerospace industry began when he landed a job working in 
the Bond shop at Vought Aircraft, formerly known as LTV. However, after 
3 years with his newfound skills he accepted a temporary position as a 
blade repairman at American Eurocopter (Airbus), and due to his hard 
work and determined mindset he was later offered a permanent position. 
Mr. Baker eventually capped off his illustrious career as Vice 
President for Customer Support at Airbus Helicopters, the first 
African-American to hold the position.
  Throughout his lifetime he overcame many barriers both personally and 
professionally, while always looking for ways to help others. He was a 
man of faith who proudly served our community for many years in his 
capacity as a Deacon, a member of the Cedar Hill Volunteer Fire 
Brigade; he was the current President of Summit at Lake Ridge HOA; he 
served on the UTA Engineering Board of Advisors; a member of the Grand 
Prairie United Charities Board of Directors, and was involved in 
countless other charitable endeavors.
  My thoughts and prayers are with all those who knew and loved 
Anthony, particularly his wife, Stacie, and his two children, Anthony 
DeWayne Baker, Jr. and Avery Alexander Baker. May his memory last 
forever.

                          ____________________