TITLE: Honoring Sergeant Jack Walker for his valiant service in the United States Army during World War II.

SUMMARY: Honoring Sergeant Jack Walker for his valiant service in the United States Army during World War II.

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WHEREAS, The courageous Americans who fought for this country during the critical years of World War II are deserving of the highest respect, and Jack Walker was among those who endured the grim dangers of war to help preserve his nation's freedom and prosperity; and WHEREAS, Born on July 1, 1913, Mr. Walker grew up in Longview and enlisted in the United States Army in 1942, becoming a sergeant in the Military Police Corps; his unit saw action in France during the Normandy campaign in the summer of 1944, and while carrying out his duties there, he suffered serious injury in an explosion; and WHEREAS, Sergeant Walker received several citations and decorations for his service in uniform, including the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Army Good Conduct Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal; and WHEREAS, After the war, Mr. Walker attended cooking school in Dallas; he became a kitchen manager at Southern Methodist University and worked for the school for 51 years before retiring; this beloved husband and father passed away on June 4, 2004, and his loss was felt deeply by his family and friends; and WHEREAS, One of the exceptional Americans whose courage and determination helped their nation to emerge triumphant from the dark days of a world war, Jack Walker went on to enjoy a rewarding and purposeful life; his many admirable achievements are a source of inspiration for all who had the pleasure of knowing this remarkable man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas Legislature hereby posthumously honor Sergeant Jack Walker for his valiant service in the United States Army during World War II; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for Sergeant Walker's family as an expression of high regard by the Texas House of Representatives. Jackson Davis of Dallas Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 675 was adopted by the House on March 10, 2011, by a non-record vote. Chief Clerk of the House