SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 831
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
honor the late Nathaniel Williams on the occasion of his 2015
induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and
WHEREAS, Nathaniel Williams began his career in education
more than half a century ago in Terrell; in 1960, he moved to
Dallas, where he served as a teacher, mentor, and coach at
various elementary and middle schools in the city, and he led
basketball teams at three of his schools to city championships; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams went on to become assistant
principal at Pearl C. Anderson Middle School, and he later served
as director of the district's Adult Basic Education Program; he
was active in a number of professional and civic organizations,
notably Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Boy Scouts of America,
who honored him with the prestigious Silver Beaver Award; and
WHEREAS, A highly principled man of courage and
compassion, he had a profound impact on the lives of countless
students, and he is truly deserving of special recognition for
his outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of the
late Nathaniel Williams as he is inducted into the African
American Educators Hall of Fame; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
his family as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.
West
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 19, 2015.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate