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                                                                  H.R. No. 275



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The Reverend Martin J. Walker has been honored for 
his many achievements and outstanding community service through his 
induction into the Counting My Blessings Hall of Fame; and
	WHEREAS, Reverend Walker has served 49 years in full-time 
ministry, preaching in Beeville, San Antonio, Seguin, Columbus, and 
Austin; and
	WHEREAS, This distinguished gentleman is known for his 
singing stamina and mellifluous voice; he is a charter member of 
Counting My Blessings and has been responsible for the group's 
musical arrangements for the past 25 years; and
	WHEREAS, A graduate of Charlton Pollard High School in 
Beaumont, Reverend Walker went on to attend St. Philip's College, 
Southwest Texas State University, Perkins School of Theology, and 
Southern Methodist University in Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted family man is the husband of Annye L. 
Walker; through the years their close-knit family has grown to 
include three children, Bertha Redd, Allen Walker, and Tanya 
Walker, six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to his active involvement with Counting 
My Blessings, Reverend Walker is also a member of the Lions Club and 
the Rotary Club; and
	WHEREAS, Martin Walker is a man of rare faith and commitment 
who has dedicated his life to encouraging his fellowman and he is 
truly worthy of special recognition; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby congratulate Reverend Martin J. Walker on his 
induction into the Counting My Blessings Hall of Fame and extend to 
him sincere best wishes in all future endeavors; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Reverend Walker as an expression of high regard by the 
Texas House of Representatives.

                                                                       McClendon

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 275 was adopted by the House on 
February 24, 2003, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House