86R15346 JGH-D
By: Fallon S.C.R. No. 44
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The valiant military service of Hershel Woodrow
Williams is being saluted as part of the 2019 Medal of Honor Host
City Weekend in Gainesville; and
WHEREAS, Established in 2001, Gainesville's Medal of Honor
Host City Program acknowledges the heroism and sacrifice of
individuals who have earned the Medal of Honor, the nation's
highest military award for valor; each year, local citizens join
together to fund travel costs and other expenses to bring medal
recipients to the city for a special series of events; and
WHEREAS, U.S. Marine Corps Corporal "Woody" Williams earned
his Medal of Honor at the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II, as
a member of the 21st Marines, 3rd Marine Division; for four
desperate hours on February 23, 1945, he personally eliminated a
number of reinforced concrete enemy pillboxes, destroying one after
another with demolition charges or killing their defenders at close
range with a flamethrower, all while under heavy fire; and
WHEREAS, Demonstrating extraordinary courage in the line of
duty, Hershel Woodrow Williams fulfilled the highest ideals of the
United States armed forces, and he has earned the lasting
admiration of a grateful nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 86th Legislature of the State of Texas
hereby pay tribute to Hershel Woodrow Williams on the occasion of
the 2019 Medal of Honor Host City Weekend in Gainesville and commend
him for his exemplary service in the defense of our nation; and, be
it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Mr. Williams as an expression of high regard by the
Texas House of Representatives and Senate.