SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 692
In Memory
of
John A. Williams III
WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
the passing of John A. Williams III of Lindale on April 2, 2019,
at the age of 81; and
WHEREAS, The son of John and Lurlyne Williams, John
Williams was born in Dallas on May 16, 1937, and he grew up with
the companionship of his sister, Betsy; after graduating from
Highland Park High School in 1955, he attended Southern Methodist
University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business
administration and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams began his career working in his
father's printing company; in the mid-1960s, he was hired as
chief executive officer of Ben Griffith Enterprises, and he
managed 19 companies under that name; he later went into real
estate development and eventually became co-owner of East Texas
Realty; more recently, he had served as a real estate broker for
Century 21, and his enjoyment of the work led him to return
several times after retiring; and
WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Mr. Williams
served as president of the Lindale Rotary Club and the Lindale
Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and he was a Master
Mason of the Colfax Masonic Lodge No. 904 in Van; in his leisure
time, he delighted in fishing, hunting, playing tennis, flying,
and collecting pre-Columbian art and antiques; a man of faith, he
read the Bible regularly; and
WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Williams was devoted to his
wife, Kathy, and he took great pride in his five children,
Leslie, Lorrie, John, Teresa, and Shelby, and eight
grandchildren, Evan, Carson, Matthew, Hayden, Anderson,
Lawrence, Gracie, and Levi; and
WHEREAS, While the death of John Williams brings
immeasurable sorrow to his family and friends, he leaves behind a
legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of John A. Williams
III and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing;
and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of John Williams.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 6, 2019, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate