SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 508
WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to
recognize Ernest L. Williams on his many contributions to his
community and his outstanding 25-year career as a Texas educator;
and
WHEREAS, Ernie Williams graduated with a degree in
elementary education from The University of Texas--Pan American,
and he began his career in education with the Harlingen
Independent School District in 1968; he served the students of
the district as a sixth grade teacher for ten years before
beginning successful careers in real estate and insurance; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Williams returned to teaching in the
Harlingen Independent School District in 1990 and served as a
ninth grade history teacher and junior high golf coach; he went
on to serve as a sixth grade teacher and an elementary school
coach in the Edgewood Independent School District in San Antonio
until his retirement in 2005; and
WHEREAS, During his 25 years as an educator in public
schools, Mr. Williams made a positive impact on the lives of
thousands of young Texans; he sought to inspire in his students
an appreciation for challenge and a true love of learning, and he
helped instill in them the same principles of kindness and good
citizenship that he modeled for his own five children; and
WHEREAS, Ernest Williams is a devoted husband and father, an
avid golfer and fisherman, and a treasured friend to many; he is an
esteemed member of the Harlingen community, and it is indeed
fitting that he receive special recognition for his exemplary
service to his community and state; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 87th
Legislature, hereby commend Ernest L. Williams on his many
contributions to the Lone Star State and extend to him best
wishes for continued success in his endeavors; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for
him as an expression of esteem from the Texas Senate.
Lucio
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 27, 2021.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate