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By: Herrero H.R. No. 3
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 80th birthday of an esteemed Texan truly merits
special recognition, and Gladys Earl Coleman Williams of Corpus
Christi marked this notable milestone on August 3, 2013; and
WHEREAS, A native of Bastrop, Mrs. Williams was born in 1933,
the youngest of nine children of Early and Edith Coleman; she
received her early education in a two-room schoolhouse before
moving to Corpus Christi in 1950; while attending Solomon M. Coles
High School, she excelled in academics, participated in choir and
track, and earned the title of most valuable player for her
performance on the basketball court; and
WHEREAS, The former Gladys Coleman married her high school
sweetheart, Johnny Williams, following her graduation;
Mrs. Williams worked as an elevator operator and in the home of a
local doctor before becoming a devoted homemaker, raising 4
children, Gloria, Carroll, Ruth, and Kevin; today, she is further
blessed with 13 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams has been an active and engaged
citizen; through the years, she has served as president of the PTA
at Solomon M. Coles Elementary School and of the Corpus Christi
Housing Authority Residents' Organization; in addition, she served
on a housing panel that included former secretary of housing and
urban development Henry Cisneros, and she has enjoyed participation
in the Queen of Hearts Social Club; and
WHEREAS, Dedicated to her family and community, Gladys
Williams may reflect with pride on eight decades of life well lived,
and it is indeed a pleasure to join with her friends and loved ones
in honoring her on this memorable occasion; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 83rd Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby congratulate Gladys Earl
Coleman Williams on her 80th birthday and extend to her sincere best
wishes for continued happiness and good fortune; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mrs. Williams as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.