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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 34
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Dennis Walters for the extraordinary impact he has had |
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on others through golf; and |
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WHEREAS, As a young man, Dennis Walters dreamed of becoming |
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a member of the Professional Golfers Association Tour; a 1974 |
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accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down ended that |
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dream but did not alter his determination to use the sport to |
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inspire others; and |
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WHEREAS, He was able to return to playing golf by utilizing |
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a swiveling seat attached to a golf cart; he has expanded his |
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repertoire of shots from those typically seen on the golf course |
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to include a wide variety of trick shots using an array of custom |
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golf clubs, including a three-headed club and clubs made from |
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such materials as a fishing rod, a radiator hose, a crutch, and a |
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cell phone; and |
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WHEREAS, Through the years, he has made more than 3,000 |
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appearances across the country, entertaining countless people |
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while imparting his inspirational message of hope, hard work, and |
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perseverance; as the host of the Dennis Walters Golf Show, he |
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presents an hourlong combination of golf lessons and life |
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lessons, with enthusiastic audience participation; and |
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WHEREAS, Dennis Walters has transformed what many might |
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characterize as a handicap into a means to motivate and encourage |
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people to follow their dreams, and he is truly deserving of |
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recognition for his courage and determination; now, therefore, |
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be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd |
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Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dennis Walters |
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for the hope and inspiration he has provided to others through |
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the Dennis Walters Golf Show and extend to him best wishes for |
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continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. |
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Lucio |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on June 6, 2013. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |