78S30631 MDM-D

By:  McReynolds                                                   H.R. No. 182



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The retirement of Rosa Walker from the Texas AFL-CIO 
brings to a close an outstanding 38-year career dedicated to the 
working men and women of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Highly regarded in the labor movement, Ms. Walker 
directs community services and volunteers for the Texas 
organization; among her other responsibilities, she coordinates 
union disaster relief operations, voter registration and 
get-out-the-vote drives, lobbying activities in behalf of numerous 
issues, and preparations for special events; and
	WHEREAS, A Hemphill native and Pineland High School alumna, 
Ms. Walker joined the Communication Workers of America (CWA) 
through her career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, later 
taking on the role of a commercial job steward and member of CWA's 
executive board; she became a full-time organizer for the AFL-CIO's 
industrial union department, worked with the Harris County AFL-CIO, 
and, since 1965, has been on staff with the Texas AFL-CIO, including 
serving as women's activities director; and
	WHEREAS, This exceptional individual and Texas Women's Hall 
of Fame member contributes her time and resources in behalf of many 
worthy endeavors at the national, statewide, and local levels; she 
has served as state vice president of the Texas Coalition of Labor 
Union Women, is a founder of the Texas Consumer Association, a 
member of the Democratic National Committee, and a past member of 
the Texas Judicial Conduct Commission; she was a pioneer in the 
armed forces as well, becoming the first female sergeant in the 
United States Army; and
	WHEREAS, In all her endeavors, Ms. Walker enjoys the support 
of her family, including her devoted husband, Boyce Breedlove, and 
her daughter, Debbie; and
	WHEREAS, Throughout her career, Rosa Walker has adhered to 
the highest standards of professionalism, and she has earned the 
lasting admiration of all who know her; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Rosa Walker on 
her retirement from the Texas AFL-CIO and commend her for her 
steadfast dedication to the citizens of the Lone Star State; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Ms. Walker as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.