H.R. No. 1912
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed a
special occasion, and Elizabeth Williams of Rains County celebrated
this significant milestone in her life on December 22, 2014, to the
delight of her family and friends; and
WHEREAS, Born in the Willow Springs community in 1914, the
former Elizabeth Armstrong is the daughter of Russell and Mattie
Armstrong; the sixth of seven children, she helped out on the family
farm by picking cotton and performing other chores in her youth;
after moving to Dallas, she worked at Skillern's Drugstore for a few
years; and
WHEREAS, Returning to Rains County, she was joined in
matrimony to Earl Williams, and the couple shared a fulfilling
relationship until his passing in 1986; for many years,
Mrs. Williams has been a valued member of Emory Church of Christ;
and
WHEREAS, A cancer survivor, Mrs. Williams now enjoys good
health, and she credits crossword puzzles with keeping her mind
sharp; she also carefully reads every page of the Rains County
Leader, and she takes pleasure in cheering for the Dallas Cowboys,
although she waxes a little nostalgic for the team's Tom Landry
days; and
WHEREAS, Elizabeth Williams is a source of tremendous
inspiration to many people, and in sharing the experience gained
through a century of life well lived, she provides a precious gift
of wisdom that benefits all who are fortunate enough to know her;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Elizabeth Williams on her 100th
birthday and extend to her sincere best wishes for continued
happiness; 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.
Hughes
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 1912 was adopted by the House on May
7, 2015, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House