TITLE: In memory of Mary Kay Walker of Flower Mound.

SUMMARY: In memory of Mary Kay Walker of Flower Mound.

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WHEREAS, A full and generous life drew to a close with the passing of Mary Kay Walker of Flower Mound on October 26, 2023, at the age of 78; and WHEREAS, The daughter of Bill and Ann Noah, the former Mary Kay Noah was born in Taylor on July 10, 1945; she graduated from West Orange Stark High School and attended Lamar University and The University of Texas at Dallas; in addition, she earned certification as a litigation paralegal from Southern Methodist University; she married Al Walker on August 19, 1977, and they were blessed with four children; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Walker began her career with Sears, and after gaining experience in its collections department, she went on to similar employment with Bank One and MCI WorldCom; following her retirement, she focused on volunteering and became an ardent champion of support housing, transportation, and community enhancements for seniors; in 2009, she formed the SIM Auxiliary to fundraise for the Flower Mound Seniors In Motion program, and she served as president until her death; she helped to garner tens of thousands of dollars in support for elders, and she established the popular annual Elite Chef fundraiser; and WHEREAS, In 2010, Mrs. Walker developed the Volunteer Program at the newly built Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and opened the gift shop; she served her community in numerous other capacities as well, including as a member of the Parks, Arts, and Library Services Board, Youth and Family Counseling Board, Lewisville ISD District Advisory Council, and All Together Flower Mound Commission; from 2009 to 2023, she was treasurer of the Villages of Cross Timbers Homeowners Association; a woman of strong faith, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Lewisville; considered by many to be the "Queen of Flower Mound," she received numerous formal accolades, among them a 2016 President's Volunteer Service Lifetime Achievement Award from President Obama and the Corporation for National and Community Service and the 2014 Advocate of the Year Award from the Texas Recreation and Park Society North Region Conference; and WHEREAS, The life of Mary Kay Walker stands as an outstanding example of civic engagement, and her contributions will be remembered and admired for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby pay tribute to the life of Mary Kay Walker and extend sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her husband, Al Walker; to her children, Karen Anderson and her husband, Heath, Robin Bellerby and her husband, Tom, Russell Walker, and Melinda Fator; to her grandchildren, Grace VanSickle and her wife, Hilary, Sarah Anderson, Rachel Anderson, Kaylee Bellerby, Montana Bellerby and his wife, Andy, and Cody Walker; to her sister, Charlotte Foreman, and her husband, Edward; and to her many other relatives and friends; and, be it further RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Mary Kay Walker. Bumgarner Thimesch Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 145 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on November 7, 2023. Chief Clerk of the House