H.R. No. 675
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The courageous Americans who fought for this country
during the critical years of World War II are deserving of the
highest respect, and Jack Walker was among those who endured the
grim dangers of war to help preserve his nation's freedom and
prosperity; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 1, 1913, Mr. Walker grew up in Longview
and enlisted in the United States Army in 1942, becoming a sergeant
in the Military Police Corps; his unit saw action in France during
the Normandy campaign in the summer of 1944, and while carrying out
his duties there, he suffered serious injury in an explosion; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Walker received several citations and
decorations for his service in uniform, including the
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and
the World War II Victory Medal; and
WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Walker attended cooking school in
Dallas; he became a kitchen manager at Southern Methodist
University and worked for the school for 51 years before retiring;
this beloved husband and father passed away on June 4, 2004, and his
loss was felt deeply by his family and friends; and
WHEREAS, One of the exceptional Americans whose courage and
determination helped their nation to emerge triumphant from the
dark days of a world war, Jack Walker went on to enjoy a rewarding
and purposeful life; his many admirable achievements are a source
of inspiration for all who had the pleasure of knowing this
remarkable man; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby posthumously honor Sergeant Jack Walker for his
valiant service in the United States Army during World War II; and,
be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Sergeant Walker's family as an expression of high
regard by the Texas House of Representatives.
Jackson
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 675 was adopted by the House on March
10, 2011, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House