HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1968.11.12 - 19010495 7 November 12, 1968 Miscellaneous Resolution
BY: David Levinson
IN RE: MEMORIAL RESOLUTION FOR LYLE E. BAKER
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Lyle E. Baker, citizen member of the Oakland County Retirement Commission,
passed away on September 12, 1968 at the age of 71 years.
He resided at 735 N. Main Street in Clawson. Born on November 26, 1896,
he became a prominent pioneer son in Clawson and civic leader in South Oakland County,
Lyle Baker attended the old Log Cabin School in Clawson, Royal Oak high school
and the Detroit Business Institute. His profession was that of real estate appraiser with
offices located in Royal Oak.
He was active in the Rotary Club s having held a perfect attendance record for
34 years, hospital authorities, and for 29 years was a member of the Clawson School Board,
starting as a member of the original board in 1924.
Mr. Baker had a record of outstanding work in a long list of civic organizations.
He was active in Oakland County Chapter 141 and Greater Detroit Chapter 13 of the
Society of Real Estate Appraisers, and was Chairman of the North Woodward Board of Realtors.
He also served as a member of the Oakland County Crippled Children's Association.
He served as the citizen member of the Oakland County Employees Retirement
Commission from the time it was established on January 1, 1946 until his death, and had
been Chairman for the past 10 years. He was instrumental in the implementation of several
changes in the retirement system that have accrued increased benefits to present and future
retirees.
Mr. Baker is survived by his wife Thelma; a son, Richard A. of Royal Oak; five
grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Mildred) Parody, of Clawson.
Lyle E. Baker was a dedicated man to his country, to his community and to his
profession. He gave of his time and resources in the interests of a better life for his fellow
citizens, and he will long be remembered by the many friends and associates who were
privileged to know him.
MR. CHAIRMAN, on behalf of the Oakland County Employees Retirement Commission,
I move that the foregoing memorial resolution be spread upon the proceedings of this meeting
of the Oakland County Board of Supervisors and that the County Clerk forward a certified
copy to the surviving widow, Thelma Baker .
•SPECIAL MEMORIAL COMMITTEE
David Levinson — Defos Hamlin