82R5607 JGH-D
	By: Rodriguez	H.R. No. 223

	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The certain knowledge of a life well lived may
	temper the profound sadness felt by the loved ones of David Walker,
	who died on January 7, 2011, at the age of 59; and
	WHEREAS, "Lee" Walker was born in Austin on January 27, 1951,
	to Odis and Nelda Walker; as a young man, he loved playing sports,
	especially baseball; he graduated from Reagan High School in 1969;
	and
	WHEREAS, Pursuing an interest in aviation, Mr. Walker trained
	as a pilot at Central Texas College, earning his associate's degree
	in applied science in 1972; he went on to join his family's
	business, Walker Tire Company, in Austin, where he worked for
	nearly 40 years; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Walker enjoyed spending time with his family and
	friends, and he delighted in telling humorous stories about his
	hunting and fishing exploits; a resident of Dripping Springs, he
	was an active member of Wimberley Church of Christ; and
	WHEREAS, This devoted husband and father will be deeply
	missed, but the generosity, loyalty, and unconditional love he
	exhibited toward others will forever inspire all who had the good
	fortune to know him; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of David "Lee" Walker and
	extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his
	wife, Sue Walker; to his parents, Odis and Nelda Walker; to his son,
	David Walker, and his wife, Julie; to his daughter, Emily Chumchal,
	and her husband, Matt; to his brothers, Wayne Walker and his wife,
	Regan, and Roy Walker; to his grandchildren, Tate and Grant Walker
	and Ella and Lily Chumchal; to his nephew Nate Walker and his many
	other relatives and friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in honor of David "Lee"
	Walker.