Texas 2023 - 88th Regular

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1	1	H.R. No. 1136
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4	4	R E S O L U T I O N
5	5	WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
6	6	passing of Paul Williams of Little River-Academy on April 4, 2023,
7	7	at the age of 61; and
8	8	WHEREAS, The son of Robert and Mildred Williams, Paul
9	9	Williams was born on June 27, 1961, and he was raised in Sargent by
10	10	his grandmother and aunt; after graduating from Van Vleck High
11	11	School, he earned a bachelor's degree in education from Tarleton
12	12	State University, where he also played football and competed in the
13	13	discus for the track and field team; and
14	14	WHEREAS, Mr. Williams enjoyed a rewarding career in
15	15	education that spanned three and a half decades; he taught English
16	16	and coached football, powerlifting, and track at schools in
17	17	Sweetwater, Gregory-Portland, Tuloso-Midway, Del Valle, Belton,
18	18	Academy, and Troy; along the way, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve
19	19	for 25 years before retiring at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3
20	20	in 2018; his many military honors included the Afghanistan Campaign
21	21	Medal with a Campaign Star, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious
22	22	Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal; and
23	23	WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Williams served as a
24	24	member of the Little River-Academy City Council, and he volunteered
25	25	as a substitute teacher at the Holland Independent School District;
26	26	he was also an active member of Little River United Methodist
27	27	Church; and
28	28	WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Williams benefited from
29	29	the love and support of his wife, Amanda, and he took great pride in
30	30	his children and grandchildren; and
31	31	WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
32	32	country, Paul Williams earned the lasting respect and admiration of
33	33	all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
34	34	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
35	35	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Paul Williams and
36	36	extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
37	37	Amanda; to his children, Morgan and her husband, Jason, Kristin and
38	38	her husband, Ryan, Ashley, Heath and his wife, Lizzie, Koby and his
39	39	wife, Mariah, Kinsey and her husband, Preston, Joe, Jack, and
40	40	Brooklyn; to his grandchildren, Caylee, Clair, Mabel, Ayden, Nova,
41	41	Harleigh, Abrianna, Aniyah, Avontay, Alekai, Murphy, Malcolm, and
42	42	Owen; to his mother, Mildred; to his brother, Dwayne, and his wife,
43	43	Cindy; to his sister, Angela, and her husband, Sid; to his aunt,
44	44	Georgiana, and her husband, Dave; and to his many other relatives
45	45	and friends; and, be it further
46	46	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
47	47	prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
48	48	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Paul
49	49	Williams.
50	50	Buckley
51	51	______________________________
52	52	Speaker of the House
53	53	I certify that H.R. No. 1136 was unanimously adopted by a
54	54	rising vote of the House on April 28, 2023.
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56	56	Chief Clerk of the House