[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 59 (Monday, April 4, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E352]
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                   HONORING THE LIFE OF ARTIE WALKER

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                          HON. JERRY McNERNEY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 4, 2022

  Mr. McNERNEY. Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
honoring the life of Artie Walker.
  Artie Walker was born in Stallo, Mississippi, on April 3, 1930 and 
moved to Stockton in 1948 after graduating from high school. In 1957, 
Artie was the first African-American woman to be hired by the San 
Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. During her 25-year career in law 
enforcement she worked in several capacities including in the patrol 
section, in court services and the youth services section of the 
detective division, and at the men's and women's jails. She was 
instrumental in implementing rehabilitation programs at the women's 
jail and began a project in the Sherriff's Department to make Christmas 
gifts available for residents of Children's Home of Stockton.
  Artie was an advocate for women's rights and was honored by the local 
chapter of the National Organization for Women with the ``Diana Award'' 
for her contributions to helping women gain equality. Artie also showed 
devotion to her community through her service at Christ Temple Church 
of Stockton. She served as Secretary of the Crist Temple Church of 
Stockton's Board of Directors and as an Associate Minister. Her 
dedication, enthusiasm, spirit, and commitment to others is inspiring.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the memory of Artie Walker 
and her lifetime of service.

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