[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 19]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 26626]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            IN RECOGNITION OF THE PASSING OF WINSTON WALKER

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 3, 2009

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. 
Winston Walker, a Korean War veteran and a Northwest Florida community 
leader who passed away on October 29, 2009. Mr. Walker spent his life 
serving his country and his community, and I am proud to honor his 
dedication and his service.
  Born in Baker, Florida on December 10, 1925, Winston was a life-long 
Florida resident. He graduated from the United States Military Academy 
at West Point in 1949 and became an Air Force officer. After serving 
honorably during the Korean War, Winston returned to Okaloosa County, 
Florida in 1954. He was appointed to fill a vacant seat on the Fort 
Walton Beach City Council in 1957, and then became City Manager shortly 
thereafter.
  Winston worked for the city for 23 years as City Manager, and many 
credit him for being instrumental in transforming Fort Walton Beach 
from a small town into the thriving city it is today. He retired as 
Chief Executive Officer of Ready Bank. He was also a 32nd Degree Mason 
and a lifelong member of St. Simons on the Sound Episcopal Church.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am 
privileged to recognize Winston Walker as a Northwest Florida leader. 
Winston will be remembered as an important part of the fabric of our 
community. My wife Vicki and I offer our prayers for his family as we 
remember and honor the life of Winston Walker.

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