John W. Walker, left, received the 2016 Bert E. Bleil Heritage Award for his contributions to Fort Bend County historical preservation. With Walker are (center) Fort Bend County Historical Commission chair Charles Kelly and commission member Bob Crosser, who nominated Walker for the award. The award program and reception, conducted annually by the county historical commission, took place at Safari Texas on March 1.
Photo is courtesy of Shereen Sampson.