[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18073]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     IN REMEMBRANCE OF JOHN WALKER

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 9, 2004

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a moment to express my 
sorrow for the passing of a dear personal friend and pillar of the 
community in southeast Texas and Gulf Coast, Mr. John Walker. John 
passed away suddenly this past weekend, leaving many of us stunned and 
saddened at the loss of such a wonderful individual.
  John was a loving husband and family man, and a friend to many in the 
Galveston community. John, or ``Johnny'' as those close to him knew 
him, served as President of Ducks Unlimited's national organization, 
was on the board of Galveston College, and was a strong supporter of 
the School of Nursing at the University of Texas Medical Branch. He 
participated with these organizations because he knew the importance of 
core, fundamental values that aid us all not only locally, but 
nationally. In addition, John's grandfather was former Congressman 
Clark W. Thompson, who served proudly in this very chamber, and who was 
a great friend and mentor of mine as well.
  I express my deepest condolences and sympathy to John's wife Susan, 
and the rest of his family and loved ones, and know that he is now at 
peace with the Lord.

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