SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 40
In Memory
of
A'Lethea Norman Williams
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas honors and
commemorates the life of A'Lethea Norman Williams, who died April
12, 2013, at the age of 83; and
WHEREAS, A'Lethea Williams was born February 23, 1930, in
Omaha, Nebraska, where she graduated from Central High School and
was a member of Zion Baptist Church; she moved to Chicago in 1950
and worked for Ford Aircraft before opening Chick-a-Dees Day
Nursery; and
WHEREAS, She married Lucious Williams in 1955, and the
couple raised a daughter, Evalynn Alberta Williams; the family
moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1968 and operated a string of
Weight Losers International franchises; she went on to become a
licensed real estate broker and for years was a
multimillion-dollar producer; she made it possible for countless
African American families to own a home, and she served as a
mentor to many in the profession; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams was active in political affairs and
served on President Jimmy Carter's Advisory Commission on
Agriculture; and
WHEREAS, A woman of courage, strength, and compassion, she
gave unselfishly to others, and her wisdom, her generous spirit,
and her enthusiasm for living each day to the fullest will not be
forgotten; and
WHEREAS, She was devoted to her family, and she leaves
behind memories that will be treasured forever by all those who
were privileged to share in her life; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 83rd
Legislature, 1st Called Session, hereby extend sincere
condolences to the bereaved family of A'Lethea Norman Williams;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
her family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas
Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, it do so in
memory of A'Lethea Norman Williams.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on June 12, 2013, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate