SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 504
In Memory
of
Tommy Williams
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 State of Texas, 88th
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.
Flores
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on May 3, 2023, by a
rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate