SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 193
WHEREAS, Country music artist and native Texan Clay Walker
is playing a significant role in the fight against multiple
sclerosis; and
WHEREAS, Diagnosed with relapsing-remitting multiple
sclerosis in 1996, Mr. Walker has since dedicated his efforts to
raising awareness of MS, a central nervous system disease marked
by weakness, numbness, and a loss of muscle coordination; he
established the nonprofit Band Against MS foundation in 2003, and
he lends his support to Race to Erase MS; moreover, he is actively
involved with the Max Cure Foundation, which funds research for
the development of pediatric cancer drug therapies, and with Camp
Heartland, which assists youth who are affected by HIV/AIDS; and
WHEREAS, Born in Beaumont and raised in Vidor, Mr. Walker
has reached multiplatinum status with four albums, producing
such hit songs as "What's It To You" and "She Won't Be Lonely
Long" over the course of his nearly 30-year career; in 2021, he
released his most recent album, Texas to Tennessee, featuring the
single "Catching Up With An Ol' Memory"; and
WHEREAS, Clay Walker has long provided support to those
with multiple sclerosis and to the ongoing search for a cure, and
it is indeed a pleasure to join in honoring him for his important
work; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 88th
Legislature, hereby commend Clay Walker for his many
contributions to the fight against multiple sclerosis and extend
to him sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for Mr. Walker as an expression of high regard from the
Texas Senate.
Bettencourt
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 21, 2023.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate