H.R. No. 76
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Ira Walton of Waco recently competed in the 17th
annual National Veterans Golden Age Games in Orono, Maine, and his
outstanding performance merits special recognition; and
WHEREAS, Each year this national, multievent sports and
recreational competition draws hundreds of veterans from around the
country and provides a clear demonstration of the therapeutic value
of sports in the lives of older Americans; and
WHEREAS, A unique combination of competition and
camaraderie, the games provide not only an opportunity for our
country's older veterans to engage in beneficial physical
activities but also an occasion to renew the bonds of friendship
with fellow servicemen and servicewomen; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Walton participated in four events and,
demonstrating remarkable prowess, beat out his competition to claim
the gold medals in checkers, horseshoes, and table tennis and the
silver medal in dominoes; at 80 years of age, this talented U.S.
Army veteran has proven he is still a fierce contender, and it is a
pleasure to pay tribute to him at this time; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Ira Walton for
his many successes at the 17th National Veterans Golden Age Games
and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Walton as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives.
Mabry
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 76 was adopted by the House on
September 22, 2003, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House