WHEREAS, Deavlin Walker, joined the New Jersey State Police in April
1981, after having served in the United States Air Force and as an officer
with the Galloway Township Police Department; and
WHEREAS, Detective Sergeant First Class (DSFC) Walker rose through the
ranks of the State Police, initially serving at various Troop A stations
and the Narcotics Bureau-South, before his present assignment as a Zone
Supervisor with the Auto Unit-South; and
WHEREAS, DSFC Walker was promoted in August 2004 to the rank of Detective
Sergeant First Class; and
WHEREAS, DSFC Walker's service with the State Police was characterized
by loyalty, fearless performance of duty and faithful and honorable devotion
to the principles of the New Jersey State Police; and
WHEREAS, DSFC Walker served proudly as part of the finest State Police
force in the Nation; and
WHEREAS, DSFC Walker expired at his residence on October 3, 2004 of
natural causes and, therefore, it is appropriate and fitting for the State
of New Jersey to mark his passing and to honor his memory;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JAMES E. McGREEVEY, Governor of the State of New
Jersey, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
by the Statutes of this State, do hereby ORDER and DIRECT:
- The flag of the United States of America and the flag of the State
of New Jersey shall be flown at half-staff at all State departments,
offices, agencies and instrumentalities on Saturday, October 9, 2004,
in recognition and mourning of Detective Sergeant First Class Deavlin
Walker, Badge No. 3599.
- This Order shall take effect immediately.
GIVEN, under my hand and seal this 7th day of
October in the Year of Our Lord, Two Thousand
and Four, and of the Independence of the United
States, the Two Hundred and Twenty-Ninth.
/s/ James E. McGreevey
Governor
[seal]
Attest:
/s/ Mark J. Fleming
Deputy Chief Counsel to the Governor