TITLE: Congratulating Rosa Walker on her induction into the Texas AFL-CIO Hall of Fame.

SUMMARY: Congratulating Rosa Walker on her induction into the Texas AFL-CIO Hall of Fame.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Rosa Walker of Austin is being inducted into the Texas AFL-CIO Hall of Fame on June 10, 2011; and WHEREAS, A leading figure in the state's labor movement, Ms. Walker served the Texas AFL-CIO as director of community services/volunteers for 39 years before her retirement in 2003; she was instrumental in the recruitment of many capable women for the union cause through the years, and she coordinated union disaster relief operations, voter registration drives, and get-out-the-vote efforts; in addition, she played a key role in advocacy activities for a number of issues and managed preparations for special labor events; and WHEREAS, Ms. Walker was born in Hemphill and graduated from Pineland High School; after beginning her career with Southwestern Bell, she joined the Communication Workers of America and went on to serve as a commercial job steward and member of the CWA executive board; she later dedicated herself to the labor movement on a full-time basis, becoming an organizer for the Industrial Union Department of the AFL-CIO before joining the staff of the Harris County AFL-CIO; and WHEREAS, In 1965, Ms. Walker began her long tenure with the Texas AFL-CIO; she also served as vice president of the Texas Coalition of Labor Union Women and as a member of the Democratic National Committee and the Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct, and she was a founder of the Texas Consumer Association; a member of the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, she is the recipient of numerous other accolades as well; and WHEREAS, Rosa Walker has made a positive difference in the lives of countless Texas workers through her tireless commitment to the labor movement, and this prestigious honor is a testament to the respect and admiration she has earned through her noteworthy contributions; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby congratulate Rosa Walker on her induction into the Texas AFL-CIO Hall of Fame and extend to her sincere best wishes for the future; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Ms. Walker as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Alonzo Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 21 was adopted by the House on June 28, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House