MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Rules

By: Senator(s) Hamilton, Hall, Furniss, Simmons, Mettetal

A RESOLUTION COMMENDING GEORGE F. WALKER UPON HIS INDUCTION INTO THE MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS HALL OF FAME.

WHEREAS, George F. Walker, President of Delta Wire, Inc., in Clarksdale, Mississippi, was recently selected for induction into the Mississippi Business Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, George F. Walker was chosen not only because of his accomplishments in the business world, but also because of his contributions to his community and state; and

WHEREAS, he joins other laureates who have been inducted into the Mississippi Business Hall of Fame since its founding in 1989 by Junior Achievement of Mississippi and its co-sponsor, The Clarion-Ledger; and

WHEREAS, a 17-person selection committee, composed of business leaders and educators from across the state, chose Walker from over 100 nominations submitted statewide; and

WHEREAS, George F. Walker founded Delta Wire in 1978 and is currently President of the W-W-W Corporation; and

WHEREAS, Walker graduated from Clark University and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, both in Worcester, Massachusetts; and

WHEREAS, Delta Wire, Inc., produces undersea cable, wire for tires and a number of high-technology products; and

WHEREAS, wire produced by Delta Wire, Inc., was used in tires on a vehicle that operated on the moon; and

WHEREAS, Delta Wire has grown from 10 to 150 employees and has become a leader in developing workforce training programs, which have been imitated around the country; and

WHEREAS, George F. Walker is currently Chairman of the State Board of Community and Junior Colleges and has received a number of awards for his leadership in education and industrial development; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of this Legislature to commend and recognize the exemplary service of its citizens:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, That we do hereby commend George F. Walker upon his induction into the Mississippi Business Hall of Fame.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That copies of this resolution be furnished to George F. Walker and made available to the Capitol Press Corps.