LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Christopher T. Walker,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Christopher T. Walker of Somers, New York, died on January
17, 2009, at the age of 25; and
WHEREAS, A 2002 graduate of Somers High School, where he was a three-
letter varsity athlete, Christopher T. Walker was a decorated Army
veteran who served two tours in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, After his first tour in Iraq, Christopher T. Walker became a
life member of Somers Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8213, where he imme-
diately participated in a number of ceremonies and was always ready to
pitch in whenever help was needed; and
WHEREAS, Christopher T. Walker was honored by Somers Veterans of
Foreign Wars Post 8213 when he returned from his first tour in Iraq, and
was named a Grand Marshal of the 2008 Somers Independence Day Cele-
bration, along with his brother; and
WHEREAS, Christopher T. Walker is survived by his parents, Paul and
Janet Walker, and brother, David Walker, all of whom felt privileged to
be a part of his life and rejoiced in his many achievements; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Christopher T. Walker
leaves behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and
will remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Christopher T. Walker, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Christopher T. Walker.