H.R. No. 3234
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life lived with joy and enthusiasm drew to a close
with the passing of Margaret Ann McCarthy Williams of Duncanville
on May 18, 2015, at the age of 90; and
WHEREAS, Born in Henrietta, Oklahoma, on December 19, 1924,
the former Margaret McCarthy grew up lovingly spoiled by her
parents, Joseph Michael McCarthy and Mary Nancy LaVelle-McCarthy,
in a household rendered rambunctious by her brothers, John and Joe;
following World War II, she married James Henry Williams, and they
became the proud parents of two daughters, Ann and Myra; the couple
moved from Seminole, Oklahoma, to Seminole, Texas, where they ran a
successful clothing store, B. Williams and Sons; a devout Catholic,
Mrs. Williams led the effort to establish St. James Catholic
Church, and she was a key member of the St. James Altar Society; in
later years, she worshiped with her oldest daughter at Holy Spirit
Catholic Church in Duncanville; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams maintained her allegiance to the
University of Oklahoma, whose crimson banner matched the fiery hue
of her hair; while devoted to her family, she did not shy away from
disputes over collegiate sports dominance, and she was also a
fierce bridge player who enjoyed a little trash-talking on her way
to becoming a life master; she was a staunch Democrat and supporter
of John F. Kennedy and Hillary Clinton, and she loved to rib her
Republican friends; with her quirky, infectious laugh and saucy
ways, she won a host of admirers; and
WHEREAS, Those fortunate enough to have known Margaret
Williams will remember the way she brightened their lives with her
warm, funny, and feisty personality, and she will forever hold a
treasured place in their hearts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Margaret Ann
McCarthy Williams and extend sincere condolences to the members of
her family: to her daughters, Ann Williams-Hubener and Myra
Williams-Rogers; to her grandchildren, James Hubener, Katy
Hubener-McKamie, Casey Williams-Joshlin, Courtney
Williams-McGill, Chelsea Rogers-Landry, Monty Rogers, and Camber
Rogers; to her 10 great-grandchildren; and to her many 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 Margaret
Williams.
Davis of Dallas
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 3234 was unanimously adopted by a
rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015.
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Chief Clerk of the House