H.R. No. 171
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Family and friends were deeply saddened by the
passing of Michael Luther Walker of Jefferson on August 23, 2021, at
the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, Mike Walker was born in Oregon on October 12, 1955,
to Edgar Curtis Walker Sr. and Rosemary Maxwell Walker, and he grew
up with the companionship of two siblings, Charlotte and Eddie;
after graduating from Marshall High School in 1974, he earned a
degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University; and
WHEREAS, Following in his father's footsteps, Mr. Walker
enrolled in the Texas Game Warden Academy; he spent 25 years with
the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, serving as a game warden in
Chambers County and later in Marion County before his retirement in
2003; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Walker enjoyed the love
and support of his wife, Carol, and he took great pride in his
children, James and Terra, and his grandchildren, Remington and
Walker; in his leisure time, he delighted in hunting, fishing,
boating, and cooking for his family; and
WHEREAS, Admired for his selflessness and generosity, Mike
Walker lived a caring and purposeful life, and he leaves behind a
record of service that his loved ones can remember with pride; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 2nd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the memory
of Michael Luther Walker and extend heartfelt sympathy to the
members of his family: to his wife, Carol Walker; to his son, James
Walker, and his wife, Meagan; to his daughter, Terra Croley, and her
husband, Jeff; to his grandchildren, Remington and Walker; to his
sister, Charlotte Garcia, and her husband, Agustin; to his brother,
Eddie Walker, and his wife, Pat; to his nieces, Melissa Armenta and
her husband, Joe, and Sara Walker; to his nephews, Jon Eric Garcia
and his wife, Loreta, Chad Walker, and Harris McKnight; and to his
other relatives and friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mike
Walker.
Paddie
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 171 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on September 2, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House