Senate Resolution No. 697 honors the life and legacy of Doris Geneva Walters, who passed away on March 22, 2025, at the age of 100. Born on January 1, 1925, in Atlanta, Texas, Doris was the daughter of Walter and Lucille Walters and grew up with two sisters. She graduated from high school at 16 and worked in various roles, including as a riveter and lab technician, before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in 1951. During her military service, she achieved the rank of master sergeant, received the Air Force Commendation Medal, and completed two tours, including time in Germany. After retiring in 1971, she returned to North Carolina and later moved back to Atlanta to care for her family and help those in need.

The resolution expresses heartfelt condolences to Doris Walters' family, including her nephews, cousins, and friends, acknowledging the warmth, compassion, and generosity she shared with those around her. The Texas Senate pays tribute to her memory and ensures that an official copy of the resolution is prepared for her family, concluding with the Senate's adjournment in her honor.