Bill Text: TX SR504 | 2023-2024 | 88th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: In memory of Tommy Williams.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: (Passed) 2023-05-03 - Reported enrolled [SR504 Detail]
Download: Texas-2023-SR504-Enrolled.html
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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 |