Bill Text: TX SR34 | 2013 | 83rd Legislature 1st Special Session | Enrolled
Bill Title: Recognizing Dennis Walters of the Dennis Walters Golf Show.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2013-06-06 - Reported enrolled [SR34 Detail]
Download: Texas-2013-SR34-Enrolled.html
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to | ||
recognize Dennis Walters for the extraordinary impact he has had | ||
on others through golf; and | ||
WHEREAS, As a young man, Dennis Walters dreamed of becoming | ||
a member of the Professional Golfers Association Tour; a 1974 | ||
accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down ended that | ||
dream but did not alter his determination to use the sport to | ||
inspire others; and | ||
WHEREAS, He was able to return to playing golf by utilizing | ||
a swiveling seat attached to a golf cart; he has expanded his | ||
repertoire of shots from those typically seen on the golf course | ||
to include a wide variety of trick shots using an array of custom | ||
golf clubs, including a three-headed club and clubs made from | ||
such materials as a fishing rod, a radiator hose, a crutch, and a | ||
cell phone; and | ||
WHEREAS, Through the years, he has made more than 3,000 | ||
appearances across the country, entertaining countless people | ||
while imparting his inspirational message of hope, hard work, and | ||
perseverance; as the host of the Dennis Walters Golf Show, he | ||
presents an hourlong combination of golf lessons and life | ||
lessons, with enthusiastic audience participation; and | ||
WHEREAS, Dennis Walters has transformed what many might | ||
characterize as a handicap into a means to motivate and encourage | ||
people to follow their dreams, and he is truly deserving of | ||
recognition for his courage and determination; now, therefore, | ||
be it | ||
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd | ||
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby commend Dennis Walters | ||
for the hope and inspiration he has provided to others through | ||
the Dennis Walters Golf Show and extend to him best wishes for | ||
continued success in all his endeavors; and, be it further | ||
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for | ||
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate. | ||
Lucio | ||
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President of the Senate | ||
I hereby certify that the | ||
above Resolution was adopted by | ||
the Senate on June 6, 2013. | ||
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Secretary of the Senate | ||
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Member, Texas Senate |