H.R. No. 2607
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Rabbi Roy A. Walter of Congregation Emanu El in
Houston has faithfully served the spiritual needs of his community
for almost four decades, and his genuine regard for the welfare of
others has enriched the lives of countless people; and
WHEREAS, A Memphis native, Roy Walter graduated from Tulane
University and went on to earn a bachelor's degree, a master of
Hebrew Letters degree, and a doctor of divinity degree from Hebrew
Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion; he joined Emanu El
after his ordination in 1970, and he became senior rabbi eight years
later; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed leader is the coauthor of Gates of
Prayer for Young People, published by the Central Conference of
American Rabbis; he serves on the faculty of the University of St.
Thomas under the auspices of the Jewish Chautauqua Society and is a
member of the Joint CCAR-Union of American Hebrew Congregations
Commission on Social Action; moreover, he is a member of the
Institute for Religion and Health in the Texas Medical Center and of
the AIDS Foundation of Greater Houston; and
WHEREAS, Previously, Rabbi Walter served as president of
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston and of the Southwest
Association of Reform Rabbis; in addition, he has served on the
board of the Association of Reform Zionists of America, on the
Rabbinic Cabinet of the United Jewish Appeal, and on the CCAR
executive board and liturgy committee; he is also a former member of
the board of governors and board of rabbinic overseers of Hebrew
Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Rabbi Walter enjoys the love
and support of his wife, Linda Walter, their children, Benjamin,
Michel, and Aaron, and their grandson, Ethan; and
WHEREAS, Rabbi Walter has demonstrated a wholehearted
commitment to his congregation and to the wider community, and his
faith, teaching, and many good works have been a source of profound
inspiration to all who know him; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby honor Rabbi Roy Walter for his service to the
community and extend to him sincere best wishes for the future; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Rabbi Walter as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Edwards
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2607 was adopted by the House on May
31, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House