SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 149
In Memory
of
Charles Williamson
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 Senate of the State of Texas, 89th
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 Senate adjourns
this day, it do so in memory of Charlie Williamson.
Hughes
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President of the Senate
I hereby certify that the
above Resolution was adopted by
the Senate on February 26, 2025,
by a rising vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
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Member, Texas Senate