H.R. No. 58
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life dedicated to public service has drawn to a
close with the death of Daniel Lowell Walden, police chief of the
Donna Independent School District, on September 27, 2021, at the
age of 53; and
WHEREAS, The son of Charles and Joyce Walden, Daniel Walden
was born in Puyallup, Washington, on October 7, 1967; after moving
to the Rio Grande Valley as a young man, he studied at the police
academy and embarked upon a career as a first responder, working for
12 years as a paramedic and as the owner of an ambulance business;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Walden went on to enjoy a rewarding career in
law enforcement that spanned more than 20 years, including a tenure
as a detective for the Donna Police Department; he joined the police
department of Donna ISD as a deputy, and he served as a senior
sergeant for 11 years and as chief since 2017; a certified master
peace officer, he was a popular instructor at training clinics for
police officers in the region, specializing in classes on mental
health, firearms, school-based law enforcement, and sexual assault
and family violence; he was named the 2019 Instructor of the Year by
the Focus on Reducing Impaired Driving Among Youth (FRIDAY)
program; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Walden shared a loving union with his wife,
Veronica, and he delighted in the time he spent playing video games
with his sons, Daniel and Isaiah; he also liked taking long road
trips with his family and exploring such places as South Padre
Island, the Nueces River, and the Medina family ranch in Duval
County; and
WHEREAS, Deeply devoted to his family and his community,
Daniel Walden made a meaningful difference in the lives of his loved
ones and fellow citizens alike, and although he will be deeply
missed, his contributions will be remembered for years to come;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of
Donna ISD Police Chief Daniel Lowell Walden and extend sincere
condolences to the members of his family and to his many 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 Daniel
Walden.
Martinez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 58 was unanimously adopted by a rising
vote of the House on October 14, 2021.
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Chief Clerk of the House