Bill Text: TX HCR12 | 2023 | 88th Legislature 4th Special Session | Enrolled

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Bill Title: Paying tribute to Terry Williamson on the occasion of his posthumous induction into the Midland ISD Hall of Legends.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)

Status: (Passed) 2023-12-18 - Signed by the Governor [HCR12 Detail]

Download: Texas-2023-HCR12-Enrolled.html

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H.C.R. No. 12

HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, In recognition of his notable contributions to area
athletics, Terry Williamson was posthumously inducted into the
Midland Independent School District Hall of Legends on October 27,
2023; and
WHEREAS, Every other year, the Hall of Legends recognizes a
new class of inductees, honoring exceptional athletes, teams, and
coaches, as well as prominent supporters of the district's sports
programs; and
WHEREAS, For more than four decades, Mr. Williamson
documented Midland and Permian Basin sports as a reporter with the
Midland Reporter-Telegram; he joined the paper in 1972 and became
sports editor in 1988; in the course of his duties, he was actively
involved in covering local school athletics, and he played an
instrumental role in establishing the Reporter-Telegram's
reportage on Title IX sports; highly respected by his peers, he was
a two-time winner of the Hearst Eagle Award and garnered numerous
other journalism accolades; and
WHEREAS, Before he joined the paper, Mr. Williamson was a
member of the U.S. Army and earned a Bronze Star for his service in
Vietnam; after retiring from full-time journalism in 2013, he
authored opinion pieces for the Reporter-Telegram as well as a
book, Man in the Ring; he passed away in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Through his dedicated efforts, Terry Williamson
helped focus public attention on the proud tradition of athletic
excellence and participation that has long been a hallmark of
Midland ISD, and he is indeed deserving of this prestigious honor;
now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas,
4th Called Session, hereby pay tribute to Terry Williamson on the
occasion of his posthumous induction into the Midland ISD Hall of
Legends; and, be it further
RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
prepared for his family as an expression of high regard by the Texas
House of Representatives and Senate.
Craddick
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President of the Senate Speaker of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the House on
November 17, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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Chief Clerk of the House
I certify that H.C.R. No. 12 was adopted by the Senate on
November 30, 2023, by a viva-voce vote.
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Secretary of the Senate
APPROVED: __________________
Date
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Governor