83R24149 LUC-D
By: Harless H.R. No. 1947
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the
passing of Leslie Gerald Walker, Jr., of Houston on March 12, 2013,
at the age of 85; and
WHEREAS, Les Walker was born in Maryville, Tennessee, on
August 14, 1927, to Leslie and Marguerite Walker; he graduated from
Maryville High School and attended Maryville College for a year
before joining the army and serving with the occupation forces in
Germany in the aftermath of World War II; after his discharge, he
earned a degree from the University of Tennessee and then joined the
army once again; during his second enlistment, he attended Officer
Candidate School and served as a paratrooper and jumpmaster; and
WHEREAS, Following his return to civilian life, Mr. Walker
embarked on a notable career in the insurance industry; he spent 37
years with Liberty Mutual Insurance and rose to become a district
manager, based in Houston; after a brief retirement, he worked for
another 15 years with Adams Insurance Agency; and
WHEREAS, Les Walker met Martha Hughes at a family retreat on
the Warrior River in Alabama in 1957, and the couple were married a
year later; they became the proud parents of two sons, Charles and
Michael; and
WHEREAS, In his leisure time, Mr. Walker enjoyed reading
books about World War II and visiting war-related sites in Europe;
he also vacationed with his family on numerous occasions in Gulf
Shores, Alabama, and along Buffalo National River in Arkansas, as
well as overseas; and
WHEREAS, Les Walker treasured the time he spent in the
company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will
in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Leslie Gerald
Walker, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his
family: to his wife, Martha Walker; to his sons, Charles and Michael
Walker; to his sister, Jean Smith; and to his other relatives and
friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Leslie
Gerald Walker, Jr.