SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 225
In Memory
of
Chad Michael Walker
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of Trooper Chad Michael Walker, who died on
March 31, 2021, at the age of 38 as a result of injuries sustained
while serving in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, An exemplary trooper with the Texas Department of
Public Safety, Chad Walker served the citizens of Texas with
courage, integrity, and a commitment to upholding the highest
standards of law enforcement duty; he was highly respected and
admired by his colleagues and by the members of his community; and
WHEREAS, Chad was born on May 21, 1982, in Corsicana to
Michael and Brenda Walker; he grew up in Groesbeck and was an avid
outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and helping his
grandfather with cattle; he graduated from Groesbeck High School
in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Chad began his career in law enforcement in 2003
as a member of the Athens Police Department, and he later served
with the Groesbeck Police Department and the Limestone County
Sheriff's Office; he joined the Texas Department of Public Safety
in 2015 and was stationed in Groesbeck; and
WHEREAS, He married Tobie Taylor Walker, his beloved wife,
on September 22, 2018, and they were blessed with a baby daughter
this year, Tulsa June; Chad was also blessed with a son, Ethan,
and with twin daughters, Rylee and Charlee, who were a source of
much pride and joy for him; and
WHEREAS, Chad was active in his community and was on the
Limestone County Farm Bureau Board of Directors; he was a devout
Christian who was guided by his faith in his daily life, and he
was noted for his strength of character, his generosity, and his
ever-present readiness to help those in need; and
WHEREAS, Chad's dedication to public service was an
inspiration to others, and his courageous spirit and his
enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten by those who were privileged to share in his life; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
family of Chad 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 Trooper Chad Walker.
Schwertner
Alvarado Hancock Nichols Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Perry Birdwell Huffman Perry
Birdwell Huffman Perry
Blanco Hughes Powell Blanco Hughes Powell
Blanco Hughes Powell
Buckingham Johnson Seliger Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Creighton Lucio Taylor Creighton Lucio Taylor
Creighton Lucio Taylor
Eckhardt Menéndez West Eckhardt Menéndez West
Eckhardt Menéndez West
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Hall Nelson Zaffirini Hall Nelson Zaffirini
Hall Nelson Zaffirini
Patrick, President of the Senate
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on April 8, 2021, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate
Alvarado Hancock Nichols
Bettencourt Hinojosa Paxton
Birdwell Huffman Perry
Blanco Hughes Powell
Buckingham Johnson Seliger
Campbell Kolkhorst Springer
Creighton Lucio Taylor
Eckhardt Menéndez West
Gutierrez Miles Whitmire
Hall Nelson Zaffirini