SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 266

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas takes pleasure 
in recognizing the Honorable Helen R. Walker on the occasion 
of her recent retirement after 46 years of public service in 
Victoria County; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Helen Walker is a native of Victoria County; 
she was first elected county judge in 1990 and reelected without 
opposition in 1994 and 1998; she was county treasurer from 1973 
to 1990 and deputy county treasurer from 1956 to 1973; and
	WHEREAS, She is known as an excellent administrator 
who managed her responsibilities with exceptional skill and 
dedication; during her tenure as head of the Commissioners' Court, 
many projects were completed to benefit the community, including 
successful bond elections for highway funding and jail expansion, 
the restoration of the 1892 courthouse, and the expansion of the 
Citizens Medical Center; and
	WHEREAS, A highly respected individual and consummate 
professional, Judge Walker has been prominent in many community 
organizations and activities throughout her life, and she 
has received numerous honors and awards for her outstanding 
achievements and contributions to the citizens of Victoria County 
and the State of Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Judge Walker is much beloved and respected by 
her colleagues and the people in the community; her presence at 
the Victoria County Courthouse will be greatly missed; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
78th Legislature, hereby commend Judge Helen R. Walker on her 
many years of exceptional public service to the citizens of 
Victoria County and extend best wishes to her for the retirement 
years ahead; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for 
Judge Walker as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
                                                                      Armbrister




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    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 5, 2003.



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    Secretary of the Senate



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     Member, Texas Senate