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Baskin was born in Cameron in Milam County in east central Texas, to James Dollar Baskin, Sr., and the former Mary Ruth McKinney. He obtained his elementary schooling in Cameron and moved with his family to the capital city of [[Austin]], where he attended University Junior High School and the downtown Austin High School , from which he graduated in 1944.<ref name=pmbaskin/> He attended the [[University of Texas at Austin]], where he obtained a [[Bachelor of Arts]] and a [[Master of Arts]] in [[government]] in 1948 and 1953, respectively. In between, he procured his [[Juris Doctor]]ate in 1950 from the UT Law School.<ref name=alcalde>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VOQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA59&lpg=PA59&dq=Judge+Pat+M.+Baskin+of+Midland&source=bl&ots=HoAb1KW7-r&sig=Cu2B6687RuxSdtugg5vRILamzmw&hl=en&sa=X&ei=zOTWU-2sLo_c8gHbh4GgAg&ved=0CEMQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=Judge%20Pat%20M.%20Baskin%20of%20Midland&f=false|title=Judge Pat M. Baskin|publisher=''The Alcalde'' by the Ex-Students Association of the University of Texas|date=May–June 1977|pages=59|accessdate=July 27, 2014}}</ref>​

Baskin was born in Cameron in Milam County in east central Texas, to James Dollar Baskin, Sr., and the former Mary Ruth McKinney. He obtained his elementary schooling in Cameron and moved with his family to the capital city of [[Austin]], where he attended University Junior High School and the downtown Austin High School , from which he graduated in 1944.<ref name=pmbaskin/> He attended the [[University of Texas at Austin]], where he obtained a [[Bachelor of Arts]] and a [[Master of Arts]] in [[government]] in 1948 and 1953, respectively. In between, he procured his [[Juris Doctor]]ate in 1950 from the UT Law School.<ref name=alcalde>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=VOQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA59&lpg=PA59&dq=Judge+Pat+M.+Baskin+of+Midland&source=bl&ots=HoAb1KW7-r&sig=Cu2B6687RuxSdtugg5vRILamzmw&hl=en&sa=X&ei=zOTWU-2sLo_c8gHbh4GgAg&ved=0CEMQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=Judge%20Pat%20M.%20Baskin%20of%20Midland&f=false|title=Judge Pat M. Baskin|publisher=''The Alcalde'' by the Ex-Students Association of the University of Texas|date=May–June 1977|pages=59|accessdate=July 27, 2014}}</ref>​

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From 1944 to 1946, Baskin was a  V-12 cadet in the [[United States Navy]] during the last portion of [[World War II]]. From 1951 to 1953, he was a lieutenant in the [[United States Army]]. In 1952, he married the former Joan Marie Ragsdale (born c. 1932), and the couple moved to Midland, where they lived for more than a half century.<ref name=pmbaskin>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrt.com/import/article_36344499-db0c-52e5-bacf-2319b1082b68.html|title=Pat Baskin, longtime Midland leader, dies |author=Gary Ott|date=May 28, 2005|publisher=''Midland Reporter-Telegram''|accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>

From 1944 to 1946, Baskin was a  V-12 cadet in the [[United States Navy]] during the last portion of [[World War II]]. From 1951 to 1953, he was a lieutenant in the [[United States Army]]. In 1952, he married the former Joan Marie Ragsdale (born c. 1932), and the couple moved to Midland, where they lived for more than a half century.<ref name=pmbaskin>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrt.com/import/article_36344499-db0c-52e5-bacf-2319b1082b68.html|title=Pat Baskin, longtime Midland leader, dies |author=Gary Ott|date=May 28, 2005|publisher=''Midland Reporter-Telegram''|accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref

==Civic and political life==​

==Civic and Political life==

Baskin was active in the promotion of the Midland Independent School District. His last official action as a judge was the swearing in of MISD trustees on May 11, 2005. He was a long-term member of the University of Texas Ex-Students Association, in which he promoted scholarship endeavors. He served on the University of Texas College of Communications Foundation.<ref name=pmbaskin/> ​

Baskin was active in the promotion of the Midland Independent School District. His last official action as a judge was the swearing in of MISD trustees on May 11, 2005. He was a long-term member of the University of Texas Ex-Students Association, in which he promoted scholarship endeavors. He served on the University of Texas College of Communications Foundation.<ref name=pmbaskin/> ​

Judge Baskin was affiliated with the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association]] Christmas Seals,[United Cerebral Palsy, the Jaycees, Midland Symphony Orchestra, Toastmasters International, Leadership Midland, and the [[United Way]]. He was active in the First [[Presbyterian]] Church of Midland as an elder, [[deacon]], and [[Sunday school]] teacher. He headed an interdenominational citywide board which brought the late evangelist [[Billy Graham]] to preach in Midland.<ref name=pmbaskin/>​

Judge Baskin was affiliated with the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the American Heart Association]] Christmas Seals,[United Cerebral Palsy, the Jaycees, Midland Symphony Orchestra, Toastmasters International, Leadership Midland, and the [[United Way]]. He was active in the First [[Presbyterian]] Church of Midland as an elder, [[deacon]], and [[Sunday school]] teacher. He headed an interdenominational citywide board which brought the late evangelist [[Billy Graham]] to preach in Midland.<ref name=pmbaskin/>​

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Baskin died of a brief illness in Midland at the age of seventy-eight.<ref name=cherald/> There are four surviving children, Becky B. Ferguson and husband, Doug, of Midland, Pat McKinney "Bo" Baskin, Jr., and wife Christine of Austin, Steven R. Baskin and wife Susie of Marble Falls, Texas, and Jefferson Jones "JJ" Baskin and wife Joy of Austin. Mrs. Ferguson married into the family of the former mayor of [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], William Henry "Bill" White,<ref name=joanrbaskin/> the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for governor of Texas in 2010 against Republican incumbent [[Rick Perry]]. In 1985, the Baskin family was honored as Midland's "Family of the Year." Baskin had ten grandchildren, with an eleventh born shortly after his death. His surviving younger brother is Bill Baskin of Lake Jackson, Texas. Baskin was predeceased by his older brother, Judge James "Jim" Baskin, Jr., of [[San Antonio]], Texas.<ref name=pmbaskin/> ​

Baskin died of a brief illness in Midland at the age of seventy-eight.<ref name=cherald/> There are four surviving children, Becky B. Ferguson and husband, Doug, of Midland, Pat McKinney "Bo" Baskin, Jr., and wife Christine of Austin, Steven R. Baskin and wife Susie of Marble Falls, Texas, and Jefferson Jones "JJ" Baskin and wife Joy of Austin. Mrs. Ferguson married into the family of the former mayor of [[Houston, Texas|Houston]], William Henry "Bill" White,<ref name=joanrbaskin/> the unsuccessful Democratic nominee for governor of Texas in 2010 against Republican incumbent [[Rick Perry]]. In 1985, the Baskin family was honored as Midland's "Family of the Year." Baskin had ten grandchildren, with an eleventh born shortly after his death. His surviving younger brother is Bill Baskin of Lake Jackson, Texas. Baskin was predeceased by his older brother, Judge James "Jim" Baskin, Jr., of [[San Antonio]], Texas.<ref name=pmbaskin/>

 

The Joan R. Baskin Scholarship Fund has been established to benefit Midland students seeking to attend the University of Texas. The fund is named in honor of Judge Baskin's widow, Joan.  Ed Clements, a Midland and later Austin radio broadcaster, called Mrs. Baskin at the dedication ceremony "one of the wisest persons I have ever been around ... wonderful, gracious, wise."<ref name=joanrbaskin/> Donald Evans, the former chairman of the University of Texas Regents and United States Secretary of Commerce under former [[U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]], called her "one of the real treasures for the university. She inspires us all, leads us. When you think about the greatness of the University of Texas, you have to think of Joan Baskin at the same time."<ref name=joanrbaskin>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrt.com/top_stories/article_1cd4a978-454d-11e0-8596-001cc4c002e0.html|title=Joan Baskin honored by UT Exes|date=March 2, 2011|publisher=''Midland Reporter-Telegram''|accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>​

The Joan R. Baskin Scholarship Fund has been established to benefit Midland students seeking to attend the University of Texas. The fund is named in honor of Judge Baskin's widow, Joan.  Ed Clements, a Midland and later Austin radio broadcaster, called Mrs. Baskin at the dedication ceremony "one of the wisest persons I have ever been around ... wonderful, gracious, wise."<ref name=joanrbaskin/> Donald Evans, the former chairman of the University of Texas Regents and United States Secretary of Commerce under former [[U.S. President]] [[George W. Bush]], called her "one of the real treasures for the university. She inspires us all, leads us. When you think about the greatness of the University of Texas, you have to think of Joan Baskin at the same time."<ref name=joanrbaskin>{{cite web|url=http://www.mrt.com/top_stories/article_1cd4a978-454d-11e0-8596-001cc4c002e0.html|title=Joan Baskin honored by UT Exes|date=March 2, 2011|publisher=''Midland Reporter-Telegram''|accessdate=July 29, 2014}}</ref>​

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