H.R. No. 3000
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Distinguished jurist and community leader Donald
Williams has enhanced the quality of life in El Paso, and his
efforts have earned him the heartfelt admiration of his fellow
citizens; and
WHEREAS, A graduate of The University of Texas at El Paso, Mr.
Williams earned his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law
and went on to build a notable resume with the U.S. Army Judge
Advocate General's Corps and as senior defense counsel at Fort
Bliss; he served his fellow citizens as associate municipal court
judge and as family court judge, and he currently operates his own
practice and serves as a visiting associate family court judge with
the 171st District Court; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams has long been dedicated to giving back
to the community; a former president of the Pebble Hills Elementary
PTA and the Theta Delta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, he has co-chaired the Youth Enrichment Seminar, served
on the United Way Allocations Committee, and volunteered with the
Juvenile Drug Court of the 409th District Court; his work has also
benefited St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Leadership El Paso,
and Junior Achievement of the Desert Southwest; and
WHEREAS, Recognized for his many contributions, Mr. Williams
has earned the Outstanding Community Service Award from Phillips
Chapel CME Church, the Outstanding Citizenship Award from Delta
Sigma Theta Sorority, and the inaugural President's Award from the
El Paso branch of the NAACP; most recently, he has been honored with
the local NAACP Community Service Award and the El Paso Commission
for Women Community Service Recognition; and
WHEREAS, Those individuals who step forward to share their
time with others are indeed deserving of our profound gratitude,
and it is a pleasure to honor this esteemed Texan who has enriched
the lives of countless others with his dedicated service; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 81st Texas
Legislature hereby commend Donald Williams for his noteworthy
contributions to the people of El Paso and extend to him sincere
best wishes for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Williams as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.
Chavez
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3000 was adopted by the House on June
1, 2009, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House