H.R. No. 140
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, U.S. Army Reserve Staff Sergeant Calvin Williams Jr.
demonstrated remarkable dedication and skill during his service
with Task Force Americas of the Defense Logistics Agency in the
aftermath of Hurricane Ida in the fall of 2021; and
WHEREAS, Sergeant Williams has been a resolution specialist
with the DLA Energy Americas East team since 2016, and he
specializes in working with vendors and tracking the distribution
of fuel during emergencies; deployed to Louisiana in advance of
Hurricane Ida, he shuttled between three different FEMA Incident
Support Bases and played a vital role in coordinating the delivery
of hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel with nearly 100 trucks;
and
WHEREAS, Born in Gary, Indiana, Sergeant Williams enlisted in
the U.S. Army in 2005 and trained as a petroleum supply specialist;
he has served with an air reconnaissance battalion in Germany, as a
noncommissioned officer with the 361st Civil Affairs Brigade, and
in a variety of roles at the 1-289th Training Support Battalion in
Houston, among other deployments; his decorations include three
Army Achievement Medals, the Army Good Conduct Medal, the National
Defense Service Medal, the Overseas Service Ribbon, and the Army
Reserve Components Achievement Medal; and
WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Sergeant Williams enjoys the
love and support of his wife, Elene, and his four children, Jaiysha,
Leasia, Joshua, and Jonathan; and
WHEREAS, Through his expertise, professionalism, and
commitment to service, Calvin Williams has greatly benefited his
fellow citizens in a time of crisis, and he may indeed reflect with
pride on his valuable contributions; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature, 3rd Called Session, hereby commend Staff Sergeant
Calvin Williams for his service during Hurricane Ida and extend to
him sincere best wishes for continued success in his important
work; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for Sergeant Williams as an expression of high regard by
the Texas House of Representatives.
Jetton
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Speaker of the House
I certify that H.R. No. 140 was adopted by the House on
October 18, 2021, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House