SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 193

WHEREAS, Country music artist and native Texan Clay Walker is playing a significant role in the fight against multiple sclerosis; and

WHEREAS, Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis in 1996, Mr. Walker has since dedicated his efforts to raising awareness of MS, a central nervous system disease marked by weakness, numbness, and a loss of muscle coordination; he established the nonprofit Band Against MS foundation in 2003, and he lends his support to Race to Erase MS; moreover, he is actively involved with the Max Cure Foundation, which funds research for the development of pediatric cancer drug therapies, and with Camp Heartland, which assists youth who are affected by HIV/AIDS; and

WHEREAS, Born in Beaumont and raised in Vidor, Mr. Walker has reached multiplatinum status with four albums, producing such hit songs as "What's It To You" and "She Won't Be Lonely Long" over the course of his nearly 30-year career; in 2021, he released his most recent album, Texas to Tennessee, featuring the single "Catching Up With An Ol' Memory"; and

WHEREAS, Clay Walker has long provided support to those with multiple sclerosis and to the ongoing search for a cure, and it is indeed a pleasure to join in honoring him for his important work; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th Legislature, hereby commend Clay Walker for his many contributions to the fight against multiple sclerosis and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Walker as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

Bettencourt

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 21, 2023.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate