H*3737 Resolution, By Walker
 A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE MR. AND MRS. HOLLAND E.
 WALKER ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTY-EIGHTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WHICH
 THEY WILL CELEBRATE ON APRIL 5, 1999, AND TO HONOR THEM BY DEDICATING THIS DAY
 TO THEIR HONOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

   03/15/99  House  Introduced and adopted HJ-3

TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE MR. AND MRS. HOLLAND E. WALKER ON THE JOYOUS OCCASION OF THEIR FIFTY-EIGHTH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WHICH THEY WILL CELEBRATE ON APRIL 5, 1999, AND TO HONOR THEM BY DEDICATING THIS DAY TO THEIR HONOR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Whereas, with great pride and admiration, the members of the House of Representatives recognize the long and happy union of two very special people, Mr. and Mrs. Holland E. Walker, who celebrate their fifty-eighth wedding anniversary on April 5, 1999; and

Whereas, Holland E. Walker, son of Robert K. and Mary D. Walker, was born on May 26, 1910, and Irene N. Walker, the daughter of Charles E. and Harriet T. Carruth, was born on April 5, 1914; and

Whereas, after their marriage on April 5, 1941, they have lived in Landrum, South Carolina all of their adult lives; and

Whereas, Holland Walker was a farmer and a carpenter until his retirement, and Irene Walker was a textile worker in Landrum until her retirement; and

Whereas, like many young men of his era, Holland Walker served his country and developed his strong character by being a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps from 1935-1937; and

Whereas, this couple proudly raised three sons whose names are Robert E., Donald C., and Sidney H. Walker and all three sons continued their education by attending college with two going to the University of South Carolina and one to Clemson; and

Whereas, their pride in and their feelings of being blessed by a loving family extend to four grandchildren and, now, two great-grandchildren; and

Whereas, the Walker's strong Christian values and high moral standards have always been wonderful examples to their sons, their sons' families, and all of their many friends and acquaintances over the years; and

Whereas, their dedication to the Gowensville Baptist Church and to their community are well known in Landrum; and

Whereas, both Mr. and Mrs. Walker have been very active in the church. Mr. Walker has served as a church deacon and as his Sunday school class secretary. Mrs. Walker has served as president of the Woman's Missionary Union and as a Sunday school teacher; and

Whereas, the Walkers are well known in their community for numerous reasons. They are very active in the senior citizen groups in their church and the community. Every year Mr. Walker grows wonderfully healthy vegetables in his garden and people remark on the tastiness of his collards far beyond the Landrum community; and

Whereas, Mrs. Walker's cooking and the foods she prepares for all occasions rival her husband's garden in being well known and respected in the community; and

Whereas, the House of Representatives recognizes this couple, the parents of Representative Bob Walker, and the strength of their union as a true example of commitment, devotion, faith, and endurance. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives that the members recognize and congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Holland E. Walker on the joyous occasion of their fifty-eighth wedding anniversary which they will celebrate on April 5, 1999; and

Be it further resolved that the House of Representatives honors Mr. and Mrs. Holland E. Walker by dedicating April 5, 1999 in their honor; and

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mr. and Mrs. Holland E. Walker.