1-1                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1013
 1-2           WHEREAS, Duly noted as the 127th legislative day of the
 1-3     76th Texas Legislature, May 18, 1999, is memorable as the birthday
 1-4     of Senate Parliamentarian Walter Fisher; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, Born 40-something years ago, Walter is the son of
 1-6     Wanda and Walter Conrad Fisher; and
 1-7           WHEREAS, After graduating from Del Rio High School, Walter
 1-8     moved to Austin to begin an unforeseen seven-year plan at
 1-9     The University of Texas; like many students, his studies were
1-10     interrupted by heavy work schedules:  in Walter's case, his work
1-11     with the Texas Legislative Council; and
1-12           WHEREAS, At the Legislative Council, Walter had the good
1-13     fortune to work with the legendary Bob Johnson, who quickly became
1-14     Walter's mentor; and
1-15           WHEREAS, Assistant Parliamentarian in the Texas House for
1-16     several sessions, Walter gained considerable knowledge of the ins
1-17     and outs of Texas politics, which he has put to good use as Senate
1-18     Parliamentarian; and
1-19           WHEREAS, When not secreting himself in his second-floor
1-20     cubbyhole, Walter enjoys fishing and bird hunting; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Walter has become a valued member of the Senate
 2-2     family, and it is with great pleasure that the Texas Senate honors
 2-3     him on his birthday; now, therefore, be it
 2-4           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-5     76th Legislature, hereby extend sincere birthday wishes with many
 2-6     happy returns to Walter Fisher; and, be it further
 2-7           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
 2-8     Walter as an expression of deepest friendship and respect from the
 2-9     Texas Senate.
2-10                                                              Armbrister
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2-12                                          President of the Senate
2-13                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-14                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-15                                  on May 18, 1999.
2-16                                  ______________________________________
2-17                                          Secretary of the Senate
2-18                                  ______________________________________
2-19                                           Member, Texas Senate