TITLE: Recognizing Walter "Pinkie" Palmer on the occasion of his retirement.

SUMMARY: Recognizing Walter "Pinkie" Palmer on the occasion of his retirement.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Walter Palmer retired from his law practice on January 3, 2025, drawing to a close an outstanding career as an attorney that spanned 52 years; and WHEREAS, An accomplished athlete in his youth, "Pinkie" Palmer was a standout running back for the Baylor University football team from 1966 to 1968; he remains one of the top rushers in school history, and in 2013, he was inducted into the Baylor Athletics Hall of Fame; he majored in finance economics and management as an undergraduate, and he graduated from Baylor Law School in 1972; and WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer began practicing law in Marshall with his father-in-law, Sam Blakely Hall Jr., who later served as a U.S. congressman and federal judge; he went on to found Palmer Law Firm, Inc., and, in time, the practice came to include his son, Chase Palmer; he also served as the city attorney for Marshall for 18 years, and he was active in local, state, and national bar associations; and WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer shares a rewarding marriage with his wife, Becky Hall-Palmer, and they take great pride in their two children and multiple grandchildren; in retirement, he is looking forward to spending more time enjoying his hobbies of ranching and playing golf; and WHEREAS, Over the course of a distinguished legal career, Pinkie Palmer served as a dedicated and trusted advocate for his clients, and he may reflect with pride on his many notable achievements; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th Legislature, hereby congratulate Walter "Pinkie" Palmer on his retirement from Palmer Law Firm, Inc., and extend to him sincere best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be prepared for Mr. Palmer as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate. Hughes President of the Senate I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on February 26, 2025.