Governor
Rick Perry Presents Proclamation to Mrs Baird's
On Wednesday, February 13th the San Antonio bakery had a very special
visitor: Texas Governor Rick Perry. The Governor stopped by to wish Mrs
Baird’s a big "Happy Birthday" and congratulate the brand on 100 years as a
Texas legend. Arthur Baird and his daughter Angela Huser came from the
Houston area, picking up former 41 year Baird’s employee Dean Neugent along
the way, to attend the celebration. Also in attendance was Ruth
Jones-McClendon, Texas State Representative for District 120 where the San
Antonio bakery is located.
Mrs Baird’s San Antonio associates and our
guests listened to remarks from Reid Stinnett, Senior Vice President of
Marketing, and Governor Perry and watched the Mrs Baird’s 100th anniversary
video. After a few pictures, media and local guests went on bakery tours
while the Mrs Baird’s Ultimate Grill fired up and
served lunch for all. Of course there was also delicious
cake, music and time for all to sit back remembering
fond memories and looking towards a successful 100 more
years.
Governor Perry explains how his breakfast consisted of two slices of Mrs Baird’s bread that morning.
Governor Perry expresses his appreciation of Mrs Baird’s Bread (see video)
San Antonio workers from Mrs Baird’s Bakery listen in on his presentation to employees and special guests.
Listing in. Arthur Baird, grandson of Ninnie Baird and Dean Neugent, former 41 year Mrs Baird's employee (21 years managing the San Antonio plant)
Governor Perry greets employees.
Governor Perry greets employees
Governor Perry and Ruth Jones-McClendon, Texas State Representative, District 120 (San Antonio) cutting the cake. Also present left to right: Andy Lang, SVP of Finance, BBU, Greg Stehr, SVP of Human Resources and Legal, BBU, Jack French, VP of Sales Operations for the Texas Region, BBU, Joe Dangelmaier, SVP of Operations, BBU
And the first piece of cake goes to?
Governor Perry takes the first bite.
Arthur Baird, grandson of Ninnie Baird, shakes hands with Gov. Perry
Ruth Jones-McClendon, Texas State Representative, District 120 (San Antonio) with employees from the San Antonio bakery
In line for food. The new skin for the Ultimate Smoker & Grill celebrates 100 Years of Baking.
