SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 518
In Memory
of
James Michael Walker
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of James Michael Walker, who died March 6,
2017, at the age of 79; and
WHEREAS, Jim Walker was born on May 28, 1937, in Temple, to
James and Gertrude Walker; except for a brief time in Houston, he
was a longtime resident of Temple; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his professional career, he
worked with Farmers Insurance and the New York Life Insurance
Company; he also served the country as a special agent with the
United States Department of the Treasury; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Walker strongly believed in the importance of
education and served as a teacher for the Ralph Wilson Youth
Clubs of Temple and as a substitute teacher for the Temple and
Killeen school districts; he shared his love of science with
young people by making scientific devices and showing them at
area science fairs and museums; and
WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
daily life, he was a longtime member of Jehovah's Witnesses, and
he served as an elder in his local congregation; and
WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Dortha Lee Taylor Walker,
enjoyed 55 years of marriage together, and his three children
were a source of much pride and joy; and
WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
gavegenerouslytoothers,andhiswisdom,warmth,andvalued
counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to
share in his life; and
WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
many friends; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of James Michael Walker; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of Jim Walker.
Buckingham
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on March 29, 2017, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate