89R21882 HMR-D
By: Shofner H.R. No. 803
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, All who shared in the life of Charles Alfred
Williamson of Tyler were deeply saddened by his death on
December 20, 2024, at the age of 55; and
WHEREAS, Born on July 6, 1969, to J. C. and Shirley Quick
Williamson, Charlie Williamson graduated from Palestine High
School; he went on to attend The University of Texas at Tyler, where
he earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice; he worked at the
Texas Department of Criminal Justice, rising to the rank of warden,
and he retired after nearly 20 years of dedicated service; he later
was employed by Recana Recruiting and Staffing Solutions; and
WHEREAS, Public service was of great importance to
Mr. Williamson, and he served as the Rusk County Republican Party
Chair from 2012 to 2024; he was also an avid Longhorns fan, and he
enjoyed watching college football with his loved ones; a lifelong
Methodist, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Allison
Plunkett Williamson; and
WHEREAS, Although Charlie Williamson will be deeply missed,
he has left his family and friends with a wealth of memories that
they will forever treasure; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 89th Texas
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Charles Alfred
Williamson and extend sincere condolences to the members of his
family: to his children, James "Jay" Williamson and Jenna Kathryn
Williamson; to his parents, J. C. and Shirley Williamson; to his
father- and mother-in-law, Bill and Sarah Plunkett; to his stepson,
William Plunkett, and stepdaughter, Evie Plunkett; to his
brother-in-law, Logan Plunkett; 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 Charlie
Williamson.