Bill Text: TX HR145 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 3rd Special Session | Introduced

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Bill Title: In memory of Mary Kay Walker of Flower Mound.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-11-07 - Reported enrolled [HR145 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HR145-Introduced.html

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88S31239 BPG-D
By: Bumgarner H.R. No. 145

R E S O L U T I O N
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.