H.R. No. 355
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Thea Williams-Douglas of San
Antonio on September 29, 2010, at the age of 45, brought a
profoundly felt loss to the family and many friends of this esteemed
journalist; and
WHEREAS, A native of the Alamo City, the former Thea Elaine
Williams was born on January 5, 1965, and was the fifth child of
Theodore and Louise Williams; she attended Our Lady of Perpetual
Help Catholic School and St. Gerard Catholic School, and she went on
to graduate from Highlands High School; her passion for journalism
led her to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in
that field of study from The University of Texas at Austin and
Northwestern University, respectively; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Williams-Douglas spent most of her career as a
valued employee of KVUE-TV in Austin, and she was admired by her
colleagues for her commitment to excellence; she further dedicated
her time to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of
America, Inc., and the National Association of Black Journalists,
and she was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church; and
WHEREAS, A devoted mother, Ms. Williams-Douglas delighted in
the company of her two children, Khari and Amira, and she was known
for her compassion, her strong faith, and her warm personality; and
WHEREAS, Thea Williams-Douglas brought joy and laughter into
the lives of countless individuals, and although she was taken far
too soon, she leaves behind a legacy that will forever be treasured
by all those who were fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore,
be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Thea
Williams-Douglas and extend deepest condolences to the members of
her family: to her children, Khari and Amira; to her parents,
Theodore and Louise Williams; to her sister, Marcia Williams; to
her brothers, Wayne Williams, Darrell Williams, and Brian Keith
Williams; to her grandmother, Hattie Turner; to her niece, Lindsay
Williams; to her nephew, Sterling Williams; and to her other
relatives and many friends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Thea
Williams-Douglas.
McClendon
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 355 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011.
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Chief Clerk of the House