SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149
	WHEREAS, Greg Walker, president of East Texas Copy
	Systems, was inducted in to the Texas A&M University--Commerce
	Academy of Entrepreneurs at the 2017 Small Business and
	Entrepreneurship Conference; and
	WHEREAS, The Academy of Entrepreneurs recognizes
	professionals in the northeast region of Texas who have
	demonstrated initiative and perseverance in creating and
	nurturing their businesses; and
	WHEREAS, A 1980 graduate of Texas A&M University--Commerce,
	Mr. Walker has enjoyed a successful career; in 1999, he and a
	partner purchased East Texas Typewriter, a typewriter repair
	shop in Tyler that at the time employed seven people; under his
	dynamic leadership, this 20th century legacy business became
	East Texas Copy Systems, a comprehensive business technology
	company with 68 employees at locations in Tyler, Longview, and
	Lufkin; and
	WHEREAS, East Texas Copy Systems began by selling copiers
	and computer printers, and it has since expanded into providing
	managed IT services, VoIP phone systems, document management,
	and data backup solutions to customers in 24 counties; the
	business, which was named Large Business of the Year by the
	Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas in 2017, opened a
	Customer Care Center to offer immediate remote customer
	support; and
	WHEREAS, A leader in his industry, Mr. Walker is vice
	president of the International Business Products board of
	directors, and he has served on the Canon Dealer Advisory Council
	and on the boards of the Copier Dealers Association and the
	Better Business Bureau of Central East Texas; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Walker's acumen and enthusiasm have not only
	ensured the success of his enterprise, but they have also earned
	him the respect and admiration of his peers, and he may indeed
	take great pride in this significant honor; and
	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Walker is blessed with
	the love and encouragement of his wife, Kris, and takes great
	pride in his children Kaylee Bryan, wife of Connor Bryan, Kenzie
	Smith, wife of Blake Smith, Micah Walker and wife Kaleigh Walker,
	and son Maselyn Walker as well as his six grandchildren; now,
	therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Greg Walker
	on his induction into the Texas A&M University--Commerce Academy
	of Entrepreneurs and extend to him sincere best wishes for
	continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	Mr. Walker as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.
	Hughes
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on August 15, 2017.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate