HR25: memorializing Robert M. Walsh Jr.

HOUSE RESOLUTION No. 25

Memorializing Robert M. Walsh, Jr. of Manchester.

WHEREAS, we have learned with profound sorrow of the death of our friend and colleague Robert M. Walsh, Jr., who was serving his fourth term as a State Representative representing the citizens of Hillsborough County District 11, Ward 4 of the city of Manchester; and

WHEREAS, Robert Walsh was a Certified Public Accountant who worked as a skilled practitioner of his trade for 47 years, including service as President of the New Hampshire Society of Certified Public Accountants; and

WHEREAS, a member of the Finance Committee his last three terms in the House, he earned a reputation of being a quiet, yet thoughtful member of the committee where his Chairman praised him for asking good and hard questions with a smile-something rare for a CPA-and his pleasant working demeanor and respect for his fellow members; and

WHEREAS, a man of faith and devotion, Bob was an active member of his church, serving as a longtime lector and member of the choir, and for 12 years as a director, and one year as president of the Cathedral Parish Credit Union; and

WHEREAS, above all, Bob Walsh considered himself a family man first; a kind hearted and smiling guy who would stop you in the hall to ask about your children or grandchildren and tell you about his; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, by the House of Representatives in Regular Session convened, Robert M. Walsh, Jr. be granted the highest praise and accolades and our profound thanks for his service to his country, the state, and the city he called home for many years, and, be it further

RESOLVED, that expressions of our most heartfelt sympathy be extended to his family and that a suitable copy of this Resolution be prepared for presentation to them.

Offered by the House of Representatives.