SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 832
In Memory
of
Walton Richard Garner
WHEREAS, A full and productive life drew to a close with
the death of Dr. Walton Richard Garner on December 9, 2018, at
the age of 82; and
WHEREAS, The son of Walton and Thelma Garner, Dick Garner
was born in Columbus, Ohio, on August 18, 1936; he grew up with a
sister, Lorelei, and graduated from Capital University and The
Ohio State University College of Medicine; in addition, he held a
master's degree in administrative medicine, and he was board
certified in aerospace medicine, occupational medicine, and
preventive medicine; during the Vietnam War era, he was a flight
surgeon in the Ohio Air National Guard, and he served a tour of
duty in Korea before completing his military service, having
attained the rank of major; he went on to become a flight surgeon
for the Apollo astronauts, and he later continued to practice
medicine as head of preventive medicine for The Ohio State
University and as corporate medical director for Ohio Bell
Telephone; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Garner shared a rewarding marriage of 51
years with his wife, Marilynn, and he saw his family grow to
include five children, Andrea Christgau and her husband, Jim,
David Garner and his wife, Kathy, Rich Garner and his wife,
Renee, Susan Fallon and her husband, Patrick, and Robert Garner
and his wife, Jen, as well as 15 grandchildren; he also enjoyed
spending time with his nieces and nephews, and he was devoted to
the numerous dogs he owned over the years; Mr. Garner was very
active in the Methodist Church, and he traveled to New Guinea as a
medical missionary; for many years, he held a pilot's license,
and he was ever a loyal Ohio State fan; he formed numerous warm
friendships across the country, particularly through bridge club
and community theater; and
WHEREAS, While the passing of Dick Garner brings great
sadness to his family and friends, his legacy will remain a
source of tremendous inspiration in the years to come; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the memory of Dr. Walton
Richard Garner and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn
his passing; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Dr. Walton Richard Garner.
Fallon
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 25, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate