Baltazar "Walter" Serna

Rey Feo LXII

"Education is a social process. Education is growth. Education is, not a preparation for life; education is life itself." John Dewey

With an insatiable desire to give back to San Antonio by supporting and developing the youth of the community, Walter is honored to accept the El Rey Feo organization's candidate nomination. Fully embracing the El Rey Feo mission statement, "to financially support the aspiration of deserving high school seniors to obtain a college/university education regardless of race, color, or religion.", Walterâ's campaign will immediately focus on the imperative and generous support of the San Antonio public including corporations and individuals.

"My Campaign and the scholarship money raised is for the people of San Antonio, from the people of San Antonio. Every kind donation made, of any dollar amount, will take us all one step further in educating the leaders of tomorrow." says Serna. Leading through example, dedication and on-going hard work is nothing new for Walter and the grass-roots strategy he plans to keep up throughout his campaign to become El Rey Feo 2010.

As one of San Antonio's most respected attorneys, Walter operates a thriving general practice law office in partnership with his brother, Cesar Serna. The practice, now in its twenty-first year, focuses on Civil and Criminal litigation and the representation of clients before municipalities and governmental bodies.

Active within the community, Walter has served on the VIA Board, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Board, the Metropolitan Planning Organization and City of San Antonio 16 de Septiembre Commission. Walter is also an active member of Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the San Antonio Bar Association and Texas Trial Lawyers Association . A dedicated husband and father, Walter and his wife, Debbie, enjoy spending time with their two children, playing tennis and traveling.