[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 12 (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING TIM BAUER

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Chair recognizes the gentleman from 
Texas (Mr. Babin) for 5 minutes.
  Mr. BABIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to my good 
friend, Timothy ``Tim'' Cliff Bauer, of Winnie, Texas, who passed away 
at his home on December 19, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with 
cancer, surrounded by his loving family.
  Tim was born to Patricia and Leroy Bauer on September 13, 1951, in 
Beaumont, Texas. He grew up in the Winnie-Stowell community and was a 
devoted member of Grace Methodist Church.
  While attending East Chambers High School, he met the love of his 
life, Vicki Cuniff. After graduation, Tim attended Texas A & M 
University, earning his bachelor of science in agronomy in 1973. He 
married Vicki during his senior year, and they returned to Winnie, 
where Tim farmed rice and raised Red Angus cattle.
  In 1998, Tim and Vicki moved to the original Bauer Ranch homestead 
and lovingly restored it, going to great lengths to preserve its 
wonderful history and significance to the local agricultural community.
  Tim founded Texas Financial in 2002 and revived the Bauer Ranch's 
cattle operation in 2011. He created the F1 Braford herd. He retired 
from his financial advisement business in 2015 but continued to ranch 
for another 7 years.
  In 2023, Tim and Vicki moved to Kerrville, Texas, where he enjoyed 
the golden years of his life.
  Tim was a man of conviction, stewardship, and passion. He held 
leadership roles in many organizations and was very well known for his 
love of hunting, fishing, and Western art.
  Tim will be remembered for his sincere adoration for his family, 
unwavering faith, and steadfast presence. He was a true cowboy, a man's 
man, and tough as a boot. I am incredibly proud to have called him my 
friend.
  May the Lord bless his memory and his wonderful family. We will all 
miss him.
  Farewell, Tim.

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