TITLE: In memory of Adolph Walters, Jr., of Silsbee.

SUMMARY: In memory of Adolph Walters, Jr., of Silsbee.

FULL TEXT:
WHEREAS, Family and friends are mourning the loss of Adolph Walters, Jr., of Silsbee, who passed away on April 7, 2013, at the age of 65; and WHEREAS, A Beaumont native, Mr. Walters served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War and endured hardships as a prisoner of war during that conflict; after his return to civilian life, he worked as a painter and carpenter; he was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and he taught adult Sunday school at Friendship Baptist Church in Buna; and WHEREAS, "J. R." Walters was devoted to his wife, Frances, and to their beloved family; he was preceded in death by his daughters, Caroletta Lynn Dryden and Frances Ann Dryden; and WHEREAS, This esteemed Texan treasured the time he spent in the company of his family and friends, and those he leaves behind will in turn cherish their memories of this kind and caring man; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Adolph Walters, Jr., and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife, Frances Walters; to his children, Billy Dryden and his wife, Rena, Isom Dryden and his wife, Danna, Brad Walters, D'Juana Mott, Donna Dowell, and Teresa Campise; to his sister, Linda Campbell, and her husband, Dennis; to his 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; and to his 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 memory of Adolph Walters, Jr. White Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 2078 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 17, 2013. Chief Clerk of the House