SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 518
	In Memory
	of
	James Michael Walker
	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
	commemorates the life of James Michael Walker, who died March 6,
	2017, at the age of 79; and
	WHEREAS, Jim Walker was born on May 28, 1937, in Temple, to
	James and Gertrude Walker; except for a brief time in Houston, he
	was a longtime resident of Temple; and
	WHEREAS, Over the course of his professional career, he
	worked with Farmers Insurance and the New York Life Insurance
	Company; he also served the country as a special agent with the
	United States Department of the Treasury; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Walker strongly believed in the importance of
	education and served as a teacher for the Ralph Wilson Youth
	Clubs of Temple and as a substitute teacher for the Temple and
	Killeen school districts; he shared his love of science with
	young people by making scientific devices and showing them at
	area science fairs and museums; and
	WHEREAS, A devout Christian who practiced his faith in his
	daily life, he was a longtime member of Jehovah's Witnesses, and
	he served as an elder in his local congregation; and
	WHEREAS, He and his beloved wife, Dortha Lee Taylor Walker,
	enjoyed 55 years of marriage together, and his three children
	were a source of much pride and joy; and
	WHEREAS, A man of courage, strength, and compassion, he
	gavegenerouslytoothers,andhiswisdom,warmth,andvalued
	counsel will not be forgotten by those who were privileged to
	share in his life; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband and father, and he leaves
	behind memories that will be treasured forever by his family and
	many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th
	Legislature, hereby extend sincere condolences to the bereaved
	family of James Michael Walker; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
	his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
	Senate and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
	memory of Jim Walker.
	Buckingham
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		President of the Senate
		I hereby certify that the
		above Resolution was adopted by
		the Senate on March 29, 2017, by a
		rising vote.
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		Secretary of the Senate
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		Member, Texas Senate