R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Bedford Walters of Alpine on June 28, 1-2 1998, at the age of 87, has brought a great loss to the family and 1-3 many friends of this esteemed resident of the Lone Star State; and 1-4 WHEREAS, Born in Roswell, New Mexico, on September 12, 1910, 1-5 Mr. Walters grew up in El Paso; in 1933, he married Marie Louise 1-6 Moore in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and the two soon returned to Texas 1-7 and settled in Fabens, where Mr. Walters took a job with Ellis 1-8 Motor Company; and 1-9 WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Walters were blessed with two children, 1-10 a son, Bedford, and a daughter, Glena, and their years together 1-11 were truly happy ones, filled with many joyful times and cherished 1-12 family memories; and 1-13 WHEREAS, A dedicated father and concerned citizen, 1-14 Mr. Walters was active in the Fabens community, and his many 1-15 accomplishments included service on the Fabens School Board; and 1-16 WHEREAS, In 1960, Mr. and Mrs. Walters moved to Alpine and 1-17 for more than 20 years Mr. Walters was a valued employee of Casner 1-18 Automotive, in which capacity his experience and insight made him a 1-19 highly respected member of the staff; and 1-20 WHEREAS, Because of the importance he placed on community 1-21 involvement and participation, Mr. Walters was a devoted member of 1-22 the Alpine Lions Club, one whose commitment and positive attitude 1-23 were always an example for others; and 1-24 WHEREAS, Though his presence and guidance are sorely missed, 2-1 his spirit surely lives on in the hearts and minds of all who were 2-2 privileged to know this remarkable Texan, and it is indeed fitting 2-3 to honor his memory at this time; now, therefore, be it 2-4 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 76th Texas 2-5 Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Bedford Walters and 2-6 extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, 2-7 Marie Louise Walters; to his son, Bedford J. Walters; to his 2-8 daughter, Glena Shirley; to his brother, Otto Walters; to his 2-9 sister, Margaret Walters; to his five grandchildren and seven 2-10 great-grandchildren; and to all the other family members and 2-11 friends of this singular gentleman; and, be it further 2-12 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-13 prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas 2-14 House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of 2-15 Bedford Walters. Gallego _______________________________ Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 663 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 30, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House