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 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