SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 330
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to pay
tribute to Eddie Lee Walker on the grand occasion of her 100th
birthday; and
WHEREAS, Eddie Lee Walker was born April 16, 1915, in Mexia,
Texas, to Eddie and Cora Lee Palmer Sneed; she was married to the
late J. C. Jefferson, and they were blessed with four children; she
later married J. R. Walker and was blessed with her fifth child;
Mr. and Mrs. Walker shared 57 years together, until his death in
2002; today, Mrs. Walker is the proud matriarch of a six-generation
family that includes five great-great-great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, A beloved and respected member of the community,
Mrs. Walker has witnessed many historic events during her
lifetime and can offer fascinating accounts about the events of
days gone by; and
WHEREAS, She is noted for living each day to the fullest,
and her family and friends truly appreciate the joy she has
brought into their lives; and
WHEREAS, In celebration of Mrs. Walker's birthday, her
loved ones are gathering on April 18, 2015, at New Birth Baptist
Church in Dallas to share in this milestone in her life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby recognize Eddie Lee Walker as a treasured
citizen of this state and extend to her congratulations on the
occasion of her 100th birthday; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her as a memento of this special day.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 9, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate