Bill Text: TX HR355 | 2011-2012 | 82nd Legislature | Enrolled

Texas House Resolution 355 (Prior Session Legislation)

Bill Title: In memory of Thea Williams-Douglas of San Antonio.

Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)

Status: (Passed) 2011-03-02 - Reported enrolled [HR355 Detail]

Download: Texas-2011-HR355-Enrolled.html



	H.R. No. 355



	R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, The untimely passing of Thea Williams-Douglas of San
	Antonio on September 29, 2010, at the age of 45, brought a
	profoundly felt loss to the family and many friends of this esteemed
	journalist; and
	WHEREAS, A native of the Alamo City, the former Thea Elaine
	Williams was born on January 5, 1965, and was the fifth child of
	Theodore and Louise Williams; she attended Our Lady of Perpetual
	Help Catholic School and St. Gerard Catholic School, and she went on
	to graduate from Highlands High School; her passion for journalism
	led her to earn both a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in
	that field of study from The University of Texas at Austin and
	Northwestern University, respectively; and
	WHEREAS, Ms. Williams-Douglas spent most of her career as a
	valued employee of KVUE-TV in Austin, and she was admired by her
	colleagues for her commitment to excellence; she further dedicated
	her time to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Jack and Jill of
	America, Inc., and the National Association of Black Journalists,
	and she was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church; and
	WHEREAS, A devoted mother, Ms. Williams-Douglas delighted in
	the company of her two children, Khari and Amira, and she was known
	for her compassion, her strong faith, and her warm personality; and
	WHEREAS, Thea Williams-Douglas brought joy and laughter into
	the lives of countless individuals, and although she was taken far
	too soon, she leaves behind a legacy that will forever be treasured
	by all those who were fortunate enough to know her; now, therefore,
	be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 82nd Texas
	Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Thea
	Williams-Douglas and extend deepest condolences to the members of
	her family: to her children, Khari and Amira; to her parents,
	Theodore and Louise Williams; to her sister, Marcia Williams; to
	her brothers, Wayne Williams, Darrell Williams, and Brian Keith
	Williams; to her grandmother, Hattie Turner; to her niece, Lindsay
	Williams; to her nephew, Sterling Williams; and to her other
	relatives and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
	prepared for her family and that when the Texas House of
	Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Thea
	Williams-Douglas.

	McClendon

	______________________________
	Speaker of the House

	I certify that H.R. No. 355 was unanimously adopted by a
	rising vote of the House on February 24, 2011.

	______________________________
	Chief Clerk of the House