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 1-2                         SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 1211
 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
 1-4     recognize John Hester Walker for his many valuable contributions
 1-5     to this state as a journalist and as a community leader; and
 1-6           WHEREAS, A graduate of Delta State University in Cleveland,
 1-7     Mississippi, John has built a successful career as a journalist,
 1-8     and he is currently publisher of the Big Spring Herald; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, John is an established leader in the Big Spring
1-10     community, who actively participates in numerous local charities
1-11     and community-planning organizations; and
1-12           WHEREAS, The Salvation Army Advisory Board, the Kiwanis
1-13     Club of Big Spring, and the Heritage Museum are but three of
1-14     the many local organizations which John serves; and
1-15           WHEREAS, John has taken an active role in guiding
1-16     the development of Big Spring through his membership on the
1-17     Big Spring Area Chamber of Commerce, and he has served the
1-18     chamber as chairman of the Convention and Visitors Bureau,
1-19     the Transportation Committee, and the Intergovernmental Affairs
1-20     Committee; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Through his civic involvement and his work as
 2-2     publisher of the Big Spring Herald, John has greatly enhanced
 2-3     the quality of life in his community; he has given generously of
 2-4     his time and talent to the people of Big Spring and is to be
 2-5     commended for his efforts; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,
 2-7     77th Legislature, hereby extend deepest gratitude to
 2-8     John Hester Walker for his untiring work on behalf of his
 2-9     community; and, be it further
2-10           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared
2-11     for him as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
2-12                                                                  Duncan
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2-14                                          President of the Senate
2-15                                       I hereby certify that the above
2-16                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate
2-17                                  on May 25, 2001.
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2-19                                          Secretary of the Senate
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2-21                                           Member, Texas Senate