SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 42
WHEREAS, An inspiring couple whose lives have been enhanced
by a great and enduring love, Buster and Hortense Walker celebrated
their 76th wedding anniversary on December 5, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Walker were united in matrimony in
Mount Pleasant in 1942, while Mr. Walker was home on leave from
his service in the United States Coast Guard during World War II;
over the years, their family has grown to include their children,
Billy Walker and his wife, Carolyn, Bobby Walker and his wife,
Cynthia, Cher Underwood and her husband, Billy, and John Walker
and his wife, Beverly, as well as 9 grandchildren and 13
great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Lifelong residents of the Monticello community,
Mr. and Mrs. Walker are members of First Baptist Church in Mount
Pleasant, where Mr. Walker is a retired deacon; and
WHEREAS, While much has changed in the world over the past
76 years, this devoted husband and wife have remained constant in
their commitment to each other, and the strength of their love
has enabled them to meet life's challenges and opportunities with
grace and optimism; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby congratulate Buster and Hortense Walker on
their 76th wedding anniversary and extend to them sincere best
wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for the couple as an expression of high regard by the
Texas Senate.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on January 28, 2019.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate