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By: Bonnen of Galveston H.R. No. 2205
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The 100th birthday of an esteemed Texan is indeed a
special occasion, and Minnie Bell Williams of League City
celebrated this momentous milestone with family and friends on
March 7, 2015; and
WHEREAS, Born to Dora Ashford and Morris Henson in Beasley in
1915, she grew up with a sister, Mildred, and three brothers,
Johnny, Willie, and Alec; in her youth, she spent much of her time
on her grandfather's farm, picking cotton, milking cows, and
gathering eggs, and following her chores, she ran the mile to school
in order to arrive on time; and
WHEREAS, She met the love of her life, Hugo Williams, while
employed as a dime-a-dance girl in Houston, and they married on
August 6, 1938; the couple became the proud parents of three
daughters, Betty, Barbara, and Nancy, and Mrs. Williams had a grand
time raising them, while instilling positive values and stressing
the importance of education; and
WHEREAS, Through the years, "Mom and Pop Williams" continued
to delight people with their smooth moves at dance halls across
Texas, proving that grace has no age limit; Mrs. Williams now
credits her longevity and good health to lots of dancing, loads of
fun, spending time with loved ones, staying positive, and enjoying
a margarita; and
WHEREAS, This vibrant centenarian also likes playing the slot
machines at the casino, and she keeps up with technological
developments; recently, she participated in her first video chat
with a great-granddaughter via an iPhone application, and she is
eagerly anticipating the day when robots will clean her house; a
treasured matriarch, she takes pride in a fine family that has grown
to include 10 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Dancing her way into her second century, Minnie
Williams is a source of inspiration to all, and it is truly a
pleasure to honor her for 100 years well lived; now, therefore, be
it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Minnie Bell 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.