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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may |
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temper the profound sadness felt by the loved ones of David Walker, |
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who died on January 7, 2011, at the age of 59; and |
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WHEREAS, "Lee" Walker was born in Austin on January 27, 1951, |
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to Odis and Nelda Walker; as a young man, he loved playing sports, |
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especially baseball; he graduated from Reagan High School in 1969; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, Pursuing an interest in aviation, Mr. Walker trained |
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as a pilot at Central Texas College, earning his associate's degree |
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in applied science in 1972; he went on to join his family's |
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business, Walker Tire Company, in Austin, where he worked for |
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nearly 40 years; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Walker enjoyed spending time with his family and |
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friends, and he delighted in telling humorous stories about his |
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hunting and fishing exploits; a resident of Dripping Springs, he |
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was an active member of Wimberley Church of Christ; and |
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WHEREAS, This devoted husband and father will be deeply |
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missed, but the generosity, loyalty, and unconditional love he |
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exhibited toward others will forever inspire all who had the good |
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fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David "Lee" Walker and |
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extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his |
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wife, Sue Walker; to his parents, Odis and Nelda Walker; to his son, |
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David Walker, and his wife, Julie; to his daughter, Emily Chumchal, |
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and her husband, Matt; to his brothers, Wayne Walker and his wife, |
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Regan, and Roy Walker; to his grandchildren, Tate and Grant Walker |
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and Ella and Lily Chumchal; to his nephew Nate Walker and his many |
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other relatives and friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in honor of David "Lee" |
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Walker. |
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Rodriguez |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 223 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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