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