1-1 ****** NEED TWO-PAGE HEADER ****** 1-2 SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 970 1-3 WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is proud to 1-4 recognize Arland R. "Mickey" Walker for his many years of faithful 1-5 service to the State of Texas and to convey happy birthday wishes 1-6 to this distinguished gentleman who is celebrating his 70th 1-7 birthday on May 13, 2001; and 1-8 WHEREAS, Born on May 13, 1931, Mickey served his country 1-9 patriotically in the United States Navy from 1951 to 1954; and 1-10 WHEREAS, While learning the virtues of hard work and 1-11 self-reliance during that challenging era, Mickey prepared 1-12 himself for his life's work; in October, 1959, he accepted a 1-13 position as a draftsman for the State Board of Water Engineers; 1-14 and 1-15 WHEREAS, The hardworking gentleman was recognized for 1-16 his efforts, and the next year he was made Chief Draftsman; 1-17 Mickey Walker worked diligently on the first water plan for 1-18 the State of Texas; and 1-19 WHEREAS, For Mr. Walker's prodigious efforts, 1-20 Governor Price Daniel, Jr., made Mickey an Admiral in the 1-21 Texas Navy; and 1-22 WHEREAS, Made Chief of the Graphic Arts Division of the 2-1 Board of Water Engineers in 1965, Mickey Walker traveled with 2-2 Governor John Connally to Dallas for presentations for the Texas 2-3 Water Plan; and 2-4 WHEREAS, The recipient of commendations from all heads of 2-5 the agency, Mickey also earned letters of commendation from seven 2-6 Texas governors; and 2-7 WHEREAS, Mickey retired in July, 1986, as Chief of the 2-8 Graphic Arts Division with the Texas Water Commission; Mickey 2-9 and his wife, Barbara, raised two sons, Michael and Mark; Mickey 2-10 and Barbara are the proud grandparents of three grandchildren; 2-11 now, therefore, be it 2-12 RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 2-13 77th Legislature, hereby commend Arland R. "Mickey" Walker for 2-14 his 27 years of service and send him congratulatory birthday 2-15 greetings on his 70th birthday on May 13, 2001; and, be it further 2-16 RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 2-17 him as an expression of highest regard and esteem from the 2-18 Texas Senate. 2-19 Shapleigh 2-20 ______________________________________ 2-21 President of the Senate 2-22 I hereby certify that the above 2-23 Resolution was adopted by the Senate 2-24 on May 8, 2001. 2-25 ______________________________________ 2-26 Secretary of the Senate 2-27 ______________________________________ 2-28 Member, Texas Senate