H.R. No. 2078
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Adolph
Walters, Jr., of Silsbee, who passed away on April 7, 2013, at the
age of 65; and
WHEREAS, A Beaumont native, Mr. Walters served with the
United States Army during the Vietnam War and endured hardships as a
prisoner of war during that conflict; after his return to civilian
life, he worked as a painter and carpenter; he was a lifetime member
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and he
taught adult Sunday school at Friendship Baptist Church in Buna;
and
WHEREAS, "J. R." Walters was devoted to his wife, Frances,
and to their beloved family; he was preceded in death by his
daughters, Caroletta Lynn Dryden and Frances Ann Dryden; and
WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan 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 Adolph Walters,
Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to
his wife, Frances Walters; to his children, Billy Dryden and his
wife, Rena, Isom Dryden and his wife, Danna, Brad Walters, D'Juana
Mott, Donna Dowell, and Teresa Campise; to his sister, Linda
Campbell, and her husband, Dennis; to his 10 grandchildren and 5
great-grandchildren; 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 Adolph
Walters, Jr.
White
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 2078 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 17, 2013.
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Chief Clerk of the House