SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 410
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize the Honorable Ralph H. Walton Jr., who is retiring as
judge of the 355th Judicial District Court after 27 years of
service on the bench; and
WHEREAS, A lifelong Texan, Ralph Walton was born in
Palestine and grew up in Grapeland; he earned his juris doctorate
degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1972, and he has
been a resident of Hood County since 1974; and
WHEREAS, Judge Walton began his career in the private
practice of law in 1973, and he continued in private practice while
serving as city attorney for the City of Granbury from 1977 to 1985;
he has been board certified in criminal law since 1986, and he
graduated from the Texas College for Judicial Studies in 2007; and
WHEREAS, An esteemed public servant, he first began service
on the bench of the 355th Judicial District in 1985; he returned to
private practice in 1989, and he was again elected to the bench in
1999; he has presided over the court with distinction and is noted
for his diligence and fair-mindedness; and
WHEREAS, A widely respected professional, Judge Walton is
a Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation and a former delegate
for state Republican conventions; he has given generously to the
Granbury community and the state through his service in civic
leadership and volunteer positions; he is a charter member of the
Granbury Rotary Club and has been a member of Leadership
Granbury; he can reflect with pride on his impressive record of
community and public service and his many accomplishments in the
judicial system; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Judge Ralph H. Walton Jr. on his
exemplary career and his many contributions to his community and
state and extend to him best wishes for the future; and, be it
further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Birdwell
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 26, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate