H.R. No. 1911
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, With the passing of Joanne Russell Williams on
August 4, 2014, at the age of 83, the community of Mineola lost one
of its most cherished residents; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 27, 1931, in Grand Saline, the former
Joanne Russell was the daughter of Herman and Effie Russell; she
graduated from Grand Saline High School and went on to attend
business college in Tyler; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams and her husband, Raymond, were loving
parents to their two sons, Joe and Marty; for 65 years, the couple
shared a close and caring relationship, and he preceded his wife in
death by only 11 months; and
WHEREAS, While her family always came first in her life,
Mrs. Williams also devoted her time and energy to civic endeavors;
a talented pianist, she played at countless church functions and
funerals, helped to organize a cancer survivors' support group, and
embarked on a career in the land title business at Wood County
Title; in 1991, she was named Mineola Woman of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Possessed of a kind and generous nature and admired
for her elegant style, Joanne Williams made the world a better place
for all who knew her, and they will forever hold her close in their
hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Joanne Russell
Williams and extend sincere condolences to the members of her
family: to her sons, Joe Williams and his wife, Chris, and Marty
Williams and his wife, Nannette; to her grandchildren, Jason, Ryan,
Kacie, Maria, and Stephanie Williams; to her great-grandchildren,
Mackenzie Grantham, Caden Haugen, and Madison, Maecy, Kase, Kamryn,
and Koley Williams; to her great-great-grandson, Cannon Goforth;
and to her other relatives and 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 Joanne
Russell Williams.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1911 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 7, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House