86R15275 ST-D
By: Springer H.R. No. 662
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, The Reverend Michael Wayne Williams was ordained to
the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ's One Holy Catholic &
Apostolic Church at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Gainesville on
December 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, Michael Williams is part of the Anglican Church in
North America in the Episcopal Diocese of Fort Worth, which he
serves as a member of the World Mission Committee; he has studied at
the School for Deacons in Berkeley, California, as well as the
Cranmer Theological House in Dallas; and
WHEREAS, Born on Mather Air Force Base in California, Deacon
Williams is a retired United States Army sergeant who served a
combined 13 years in the U.S. Army and National Guard, with
assignments in Washington, Virginia, South Carolina, Texas, and
Germany; moreover, he is currently the chaplain to American Legion
Post No. 263 in Gainesville; and
WHEREAS, Deacon Williams has further contributed to his
community through his involvement with a number of initiatives
benefiting youth, including scouting and sports programs; in all
his endeavors, he enjoys the love and support of his wife, Angela,
and he is the proud father of five children; with the passing years,
he has also had the pleasure of seeing his family grow to include
three cherished grandchildren; and
WHEREAS, Michael Williams has demonstrated a wholehearted
commitment to his calling, and his ordination as a deacon provides a
fitting opportunity to honor him for his exemplary service to his
community of faith; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 86th Texas
Legislature hereby congratulate Michael Wayne Williams on being
ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacons in Christ's One Holy
Catholic & Apostolic Church and extend to him sincere best wishes
for the future; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Deacon Williams as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives.