About Lennis W. Baker
Lived 1912 – 2000 (aged 88). Lennis W. Baker was an American politician.
Lennis Watson Baker (March 12, 1912 – August 23, 2000) was an American politician who served as mayor of Lubbock, Texas from 1958 to 1960.
Early life Baker was born on March 12, 1912, in Lockney, Texas, to France Baker and Lea Maud Watson. He graduated from Lubbock High School, and attended Texas Tech for three years, studying Business Administration. He served as chairman of the board from 1964 to 1978. 2,622 to 815 votes. He did not seek reelection in 1960. During his tenure, a proposal was made for the construction of a new city hall, and expansion of airport facilities.
Personal life He married his wife, Verdie Mae Warren, on September 15, 1940. They have three daughters. He died on August 23, 2000, aged 88, in Lubbock.
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American politician (1912–2000)
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