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By: Toth H.R. No. 949
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Texas is fortunate to have generous and engaged
citizens like Dr. Walter D. Wilkerson, Jr., of Conroe, who has made
many significant contributions to the state and to Montgomery
County; and
WHEREAS, After graduating from high school in Bryan, Walter
Wilkerson earned his bachelor's degree from Texas A&M University
and his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern
Medical School in Dallas; he completed an internship in Houston
before joining the U.S. Navy as a general medical officer in 1956;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Wilkerson began practicing family medicine in
Conroe in 1958; over the course of a career that spanned nearly four
decades, he also mentored medical students as an assistant clinical
professor of family practice at the Baylor College of Medicine and
The University of Texas Health Science Center; he further
contributed to his profession as an active member of the Texas
Medical Association, the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, and
the American Academy of Family Physicians; a Charter Diplomate with
the American Board of Family Practice, he has served on the boards
of Doctors Hospital, Conroe Regional Medical Center, and the
Community Clinic; moreover, he was named the Texas Family Physician
of the Year and the recipient of the prestigious Sam A. Nixon, M.D.,
Leadership Award; and
WHEREAS, Recognized for his leadership on collective health
issues, Dr. Wilkerson was appointed in 1995 to a six-year term as
the chair of the Texas Board of Health; under his thoughtful
guidance, the board advocated a cooperative environment,
developing strong partnerships with physicians, local policy
makers, and business leaders to enable improved wellness for all
Texans; and
WHEREAS, Passionate about political causes, Dr. Wilkerson
has chaired the Montgomery County Republican Party since 1964; he
was a member of the state executive committee for over a decade and
was named as a delegate for the 1968 and 1972 Republican national
conventions; for his commendable work in behalf of the GOP, he was
given the Visionary Leadership Award by state party officials,
honored for meritorious service by the county chairs association,
and presented with the Lifetime Achievement Hats Off Award from the
Associated Republicans of Texas; in addition, Montgomery County
selected him as its Outstanding Citizen in 1974; and
WHEREAS, Throughout his endeavors, Dr. Wilkerson has enjoyed
the love and support of his wife of 58 years, Neddie Jane, and he
takes great pride in their two children and four grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Walter Wilkerson has long made a positive
difference in Montgomery County and beyond, and he has set an
outstanding example of professional achievement and civic
engagement to which all may aspire; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Dr. Walter D. Wilkerson, Jr., for his
efforts in behalf of his fellow citizens and extend to him sincere
best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Dr. Wilkerson as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.