OFFICE OF GOVERNOR WILLIAM P. CLEMENTS, JR. August 30, 1982 For Immediate Release: Governor Bill Clements today announced the appointment of Robert Paul Walker of Port Arthur to be Judge of the 279th Judicial District, Jefferson County, until the next general election and until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Walker,54, is an attorney and serves as Municipal Judge for the City of Port Arthur. He received a bachelor's degree from U.S. rchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York,a master's degree fram New York University Graduate School of Business and law degree from New York University School of Law. Walker is a former Port Arthur City Councilman. He will replace Judge Michael D. Matheny of Beaumont, who resigned. The appoinLment is effective September 1.