82R4257 JGH-D
By: McClendon H.R. No. 73
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, Clarence R. Williams is retiring as president and
chief executive officer of the San Antonio Area Foundation on
December 31, 2011, drawing to a close more than a decade of
outstanding service to the community; and
WHEREAS, Over the course of his tenure, "Reggie" Williams has
skillfully guided the foundation in fulfilling its mission to help
donors in South Central Texas achieve their philanthropic goals by
building partnerships with nonprofit organizations; under his
leadership, the foundation has established scholarships,
instituted environmental education programs, and provided support
to wounded veterans and senior citizens; and
WHEREAS, After earning a master's degree in education, Mr.
Williams was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Air Force, and
he is a graduate of the National Defense University's Armed Forces
Staff College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces; he
retired from the air force at the rank of colonel and went on to work
as senior vice president of information systems operations at USAA
insurance company; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams has served his community as board
president of the Rotary Club of San Antonio, chair of the advisory
board of the San Antonio United Negro College Fund, and executive
chair of the USAA Volunteer Corp; he has also been an advisor to the
board of Ella Austin Community Center and a member of the boards of
Los Compadres de San Antonio Missions, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, the
College of Wooster, and the United Way of San Antonio and Bexar
County, among others; and
WHEREAS, For many years, Reggie Williams has been an
inspiring mentor and civic leader in San Antonio, earning the
respect and admiration of countless individuals, and his
dedication, professionalism, and deep compassion have greatly
benefited the community; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
Legislature hereby commend Clarence R. Williams on his exemplary
service as president and CEO of the San Antonio Area Foundation and
extend to him sincere best wishes for continued success; 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.