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R E S O L U T I O N
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WHEREAS, Captain Reginald Dewayne Williams of Dallas |
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Fire-Rescue passed away on April 5, 2021, at the age of 55, bringing |
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a profound loss to his family, his colleagues, and his community; |
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and |
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WHEREAS, The son of Henry Williams and Reba Pikes, Reginald |
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Williams was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on June 14, 1965; he |
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graduated from Green Oaks High School and went on to earn a |
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bachelor's degree in computer science from Grambling State |
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University in 1987; while in college, he joined Alpha Phi Alpha |
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Fraternity, and he remained active in the organization until the |
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time of his passing; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Williams began his career with Dallas |
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Fire-Rescue in 1992, and over the course of his nearly three decades |
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with the department, he rose to the rank of captain; in recognition |
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of his exceptional dedication and courage, he was honored with the |
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Medal of Valor from the Dallas Black Fire Fighters Association in |
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2000; and |
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WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Captain Williams enjoyed the |
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love and support of his wife, Canefa, with whom he shared a |
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rewarding union that spanned 29 years, and he took great pride in |
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his two daughters, April and Amber; moreover, he was a valued |
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congregant of Friendship-West Baptist Church; and |
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WHEREAS, Reginald Williams was a devoted family man and a |
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significant asset to his community, and his commitment to his loved |
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ones and to the citizens of Dallas will be remembered and admired |
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for years to come; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas |
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Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Captain Reginald |
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Dewayne Williams and extend sincere condolences to his relatives |
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and many friends; and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be |
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prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of |
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Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Captain |
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Reginald Williams. |
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Sherman, Sr. |
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Speaker of the House |
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I certify that H.R. No. 926 was unanimously adopted by a |
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rising vote of the House on May 8, 2021. |
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Chief Clerk of the House |
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