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          SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 151          WHEREAS, Walter Palmer retired from his law practice on   January 3, 2025, drawing to a close an outstanding career as an   attorney that spanned 52 years; and          WHEREAS, An accomplished athlete in his youth, "Pinkie"   Palmer was a standout running back for the Baylor University   football team from 1966 to 1968; he remains one of the top rushers   in school history, and in 2013, he was inducted into the Baylor   Athletics Hall of Fame; he majored in finance economics and   management as an undergraduate, and he graduated from Baylor Law   School in 1972; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer began practicing law in Marshall with   his father-in-law, Sam Blakely Hall Jr., who later served as a   U.S. congressman and federal judge; he went on to found Palmer   Law Firm, Inc., and, in time, the practice came to include his   son, Chase Palmer; he also served as the city attorney for   Marshall for 18 years, and he was active in local, state, and   national bar associations; and          WHEREAS, Mr. Palmer shares a rewarding marriage with his   wife, Becky Hall-Palmer, and they take great pride in their two   children and multiple grandchildren; in retirement, he is   looking forward to spending more time enjoying his hobbies of   ranching and playing golf; and          WHEREAS, Over the course of a distinguished legal career,   Pinkie Palmer served as a dedicated and trusted advocate for his   clients, and he may reflect with pride on his many notable   achievements; now, therefore, be it          RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 89th   Legislature, hereby congratulate Walter "Pinkie" Palmer on his   retirement from Palmer Law Firm, Inc., and extend to him sincere   best wishes for continued happiness; and, be it further          RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be   prepared for Mr. Palmer as an expression of high regard from the   Texas Senate.     Hughes                 ________________________________          President of the Senate               I hereby certify that the     above Resolution was adopted by     the Senate on February 26, 2025.                 ________________________________          Secretary of the Senate                 ________________________________           Member, Texas Senate