H.R. No. 780 R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to 1-2 commend the Honorable Thomas Walters, an esteemed former member of 1-3 this chamber, who played a significant role in the passage of 1-4 legislation of lasting benefit to the citizens of this state during 1-5 his tenure in the house; and 1-6 WHEREAS, Like many of his colleagues, this fine gentleman 1-7 paved the way for others who would one day follow in his footsteps, 1-8 proving to many the great value inherent in public service and 1-9 setting high standards to which others could aspire; and 1-10 WHEREAS, While Mr. Walters was elected to represent his 1-11 constituents in Hopkins County, he ably served not only those 1-12 citizens who had entrusted him with their vote but also citizens 1-13 from throughout the vast regions of the Lone Star State, for his 1-14 love of Texas and its people knew no boundaries; and 1-15 WHEREAS, This outstanding public servant was first elected 1-16 during the administration of Governor W. Lee O'Daniel as a member 1-17 of the Texas House of Representatives during the 47th Legislative 1-18 Session, and he later responded to the repeated urging of his 1-19 friends and neighbors in Northeast Texas to return to Austin for a 1-20 second term and served with distinction as a member of the 48th 1-21 Legislature; and 1-22 WHEREAS, While a state representative, Mr. Walters played an 1-23 instrumental role in the passage of state law entitling the elderly 1-24 to receive pensions, and his efforts have greatly enhanced the 2-1 retirement years of countless deserving Texans; and 2-2 WHEREAS, Throughout his lifetime, Thomas Walters has shown 2-3 tremendous dedication and concern for his family, his community, 2-4 and his fellow Texans from across the state, and it is indeed a 2-5 great honor at this time to accord him the recognition he so richly 2-6 deserves; now, therefore, be it 2-7 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 74th Texas 2-8 Legislature hereby commend the Honorable Thomas Walters on the many 2-9 significant contributions he has made to his community and state 2-10 and honor him for his exemplary service; and, be it further 2-11 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-12 prepared for Mr. Walters as an expression of highest regard by the 2-13 Texas House of Representatives.