TITLE: In memory of Detective Jerry Walker of Little Elm.

SUMMARY: In memory of Detective Jerry Walker of Little Elm.

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WHEREAS, Words cannot adequately express the sorrow felt by the family, friends, and colleagues of Detective Jerry Ronald Walker of the Little Elm Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty on January 17, 2017, at the age of 47; and WHEREAS, Born in Tyler on November 10, 1969, Jerry Walker graduated from J. P. Taravella High School in 1989 and went on to serve his country in the United States Army during Operation Desert Storm; he joined the Little Elm Police Department in 1998, working for a time as a school resource officer at Little Elm High before being promoted to detective in 2013; and WHEREAS, Detective Walker embraced the role of law enforcement to serve and protect the public; a member of the SWAT team and a certified hostage negotiator, he was also certified as an advanced peace officer and earned distinction as an expert marksman at police rifle competitions; he further benefited his community by participating in volunteer work alongside his fellow officers, which included donating his time to the local Special Olympics; and WHEREAS, This loving family man was deeply devoted to his four children, Darien, Landon, Jace, and Lexi, and his life was greatly enriched by the close bonds he shared with his family and with his brothers and sisters on the force; and WHEREAS, While his untimely death is a tragic loss to the community he served, those who were fortunate enough to know Detective Jerry Walker will forever find inspiration in the courage, dedication, and heroism with which he lived his life; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 85th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Detective Jerry Ronald Walker and extend heartfelt condolences to the members of his family: to his children, Darien, Landon, Jace, and Lexi Walker; to his parents, Beverly and Robert Walker; to his father, Jerry R. Bragg; to his sisters, Peisha Ortiz, Neala Rankin, Danielle Walker, and Amanda Bragg; to his brother, Bryan Bragg; to his grandmothers, Louise Guthrie and Louise Walker; to his girlfriend, Hali Grooms; 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 Jerry Walker. Fallon Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 1157 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on April 6, 2017. Chief Clerk of the House