By Tillery                                             H.R. No. 311
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                                 R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Rosa Walker has long been a significant force in
 1-2     Texas politics, and her many years of dedication and numerous
 1-3     contributions are most deserving of special legislative
 1-4     recognition; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, For more than 32 years, this esteemed woman has
 1-6     worked for the betterment of this state, pursuing a host of civic
 1-7     initiatives and encouraging an involved and informed citizenry; she
 1-8     is well-respected throughout Texas, and her tireless efforts are
 1-9     truly laudable; and
1-10           WHEREAS, A native Texan, Ms. Walker was born in Hemphill and
1-11     realized her interest in the labor movement while a young woman
1-12     employed with Southwestern Bell; since that time, she has worked
1-13     diligently to protect and empower the working men and women of this
1-14     state as a member of the executive board of the CWA, an organizer
1-15     for the Industrial Union Department of the AFL-CIO, and an employee
1-16     of the Harris County AFL-CIO; since 1965, this distinguished woman
1-17     has worked with the Texas AFL-CIO, where she is currently the
1-18     director of community services and volunteers; and
1-19           WHEREAS, The organizer of several voter registration drives,
1-20     get-out-the-vote programs, and disaster relief efforts, Ms. Walker
1-21     has given generously of her time and many talents; she is a member
1-22     of the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, former state vice president of
1-23     the Texas Coalition of Labor Union Women, founder of the Texas
1-24     Consumer Association, member of the Democratic National Committee,
 2-1     and former member of the Texas Judicial Conduct Committee; and
 2-2           WHEREAS, Ms. Walker has earned the trust and admiration of
 2-3     all who know her through her combination of integrity, conviction,
 2-4     and concern for her fellow Texans, and it is most appropriate to
 2-5     join in honoring this remarkable individual as her friends, family,
 2-6     and colleagues celebrate her birthday; now, therefore, be it
 2-7           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-8     Legislature hereby commend Rosa Walker for her committed service to
 2-9     the citizens of Texas and extend to her sincere best wishes for a
2-10     very happy birthday; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-12     prepared for Ms. Walker as an expression of high regard by the
2-13     Texas House of Representatives.