TITLE: In memory of Michael Cook Walton of Stephenville.

SUMMARY: In memory of Michael Cook Walton of Stephenville.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends will long cherish their memories of Michael Cook Walton of Stephenville, who passed away on March 11, 2011, at the age of 71; and WHEREAS, Michael Walton was born to Ernest Vernon Walton and Estelle Cook Walton on December 22, 1939, in Dallas; he graduated with the Class of 1958 from A&M Consolidated High School in College Station and went on to attend Texas A&M University; and WHEREAS, Mr. Walton began his notable career with the Texas Department of Agriculture in 1962 and retired some three decades later as a district director; while serving with the TDA, he earned the great admiration and affection of his colleagues for his fairness and loyalty as a supervisor and for his caring mentorship; and WHEREAS, Sustained throughout his life by his deep faith, Mr. Walton was a valued congregant of Greens Creek Baptist Church in Stephenville; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan was the proud and loving father of three children, Virginia, Michelle, and Michael, and he took infinite joy in his nine grandchildren and his great-grandson; and WHEREAS, Michael Walton enjoyed a life that was rich in the intangibles that matter most, and he is deeply missed by all those who held him dear; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Michael Cook Walton and extend sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his children and their spouses, Virginia Ann and John Roberts, R. Michelle and Andrew Kinser, and Michael Vernon and Trina Walton; to his grandchildren, Jeremy, Margo, and Tabitha Hymer, Jason Roberts, Kali and Gabrielle Kinser, Adam and Abby Walton, and Robert Chapman; to his great-grandson, Milam Thomas Hymer; to his brother, Jim Walton; to his lifetime friends, Ann Vargas, Gary Miller, and Rick Wahrmund; to his very special friend, Heidi Craddock; and to his other loved ones; 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 memory of Michael Cook Walton. Miller of Erath Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2152 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 26, 2011. Chief Clerk of the House