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                                                                  H.R. No. 223



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Rodney J. Walter, a native Texan of sterling 
character, has earned the respect and admiration of countless 
Texans during more than four decades of dedication to the students 
of the Cistercian Preparatory School in Irving; and
	WHEREAS, An alumnus of the University of Dallas, from which 
he received a bachelor's degree in education, and the University of 
North Texas, from which he earned a master's degree in history, Mr. 
Walter is highly regarded as an authority on Texas history; through 
the years, he has led classrooms of young men enrolled at Cistercian 
on field trips to notable sites in Austin, San Antonio, San Jacinto, 
and other places during which he enthusiastically shares his 
prodigious knowledge of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, This esteemed educator has served in various roles 
during his longtime association with the Cistercian school; in 
addition to heading its history department, he has directed the 
transportation department, served as form master, yearbook 
advisor, administrative assistant, school bus driver, and mentor to 
scores of faculty members, and assisted in such areas as employee 
health insurance and retirement programs; and
	WHEREAS, Lovingly supported in all his endeavors by his 
devoted wife and three sons, Mr. Walter demonstrates an admirable 
work ethic and deep commitment to his family, his profession, and 
his community that were no doubt forged during his early life 
growing up on his family's farm in Muenster; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Rodney J. Walter 
for his exceptional dedication to the Cistercian Preparatory School 
and that he be extended sincere best wishes for the future; and, be 
it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mr. Walter as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                        Hartnett

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 223 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House