88R26687 TBO-D
By: Flores S.R. No. 504
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, A life made rich though meaningful service drew to a
close with the passing of former Atascosa County sheriff Tommy
Williams on April 8, 2023, at the age of 86; and
WHEREAS, Tommy Williams was born on February 25, 1937;
answering his nation's call to duty, he joined the U.S. Army in
1957, and he proudly served for six years; and
WHEREAS, On January 1, 1973, Mr. Williams became sheriff of
Atascosa County, and in the course of his tenure, he earned
statewide recognition and the deep respect and admiration of his
colleagues for his generosity, professionalism, and steadfast
commitment to duty; he ultimately concluded his time in office on
December 31, 2012, after four decades of dedicated service; a
leader in his field, he was a Lifetime Member and past president of
the Sheriffs' Association of Texas; and
WHEREAS, Blessed with a devoted family, Mr. Williams shared a
rewarding marriage with his wife, Sandra, who preceded him in
death; he took great pride in their daughter, Amber, and with the
passing years, he had the pleasure of welcoming into his family a
granddaughter, Paige, and a grandson, John; and
WHEREAS, A man of honesty and integrity who made an indelible
impact in his community, Tommy Williams 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 88th Texas Legislature
hereby pay tribute to the memory of Tommy Williams and extend
sincere condolences to the members of his family: to his daughter,
Amber Carter, and her wife, Calli; to his granddaughter, Paige
Merryman; to his grandson, John Merryman; to his cousin, Darrell
Hickey, and his wife, Sandy; to his bonus daughters, Dicki Lee
Poppell-Sparks and Minda Hyde; and to his other relatives and many
friends; 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 Tommy Williams.