H.C.R. No. 169
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
1-1 WHEREAS, Charles F. Williams has been elected grand exalted
1-2 ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; and
1-3 WHEREAS, One of the oldest, largest, and most highly
1-4 respected fraternal organizations in the United States, it boasts
1-5 an active membership of more than 1.4 million in 2,300 local lodges
1-6 nationwide; and
1-7 WHEREAS, Active in a myriad of civic enterprises, this
1-8 patriotic organization provides thousands of scholarships to
1-9 deserving students, aids in the organization and promotion of such
1-10 outstanding youth groups as the Boy's Clubs and Camp Fire Girl's
1-11 Clubs, and has furnished much-needed aid to disaster victims from
1-12 the time of the great Chicago fire of 1871 to the recent
1-13 devastation wrought by hurricanes Andrew and Iniki; and
1-14 WHEREAS, The newly elected grand exalted ruler of the Elks
1-15 was born January 24, 1934, in the North Texas farming community of
1-16 Wylie and demonstrated an early affinity for fraternal
1-17 organizations as a member of the Wylie Boy Scout Troop; and
1-18 WHEREAS, Charles F. Williams was graduated from Texas A&M in
1-19 1956 with a degree in engineering and while a student at that
1-20 esteemed institution was a member of the famed Texas A&M Corps of
1-21 Cadets; and
1-22 WHEREAS, Answering his country's call, this exemplary patriot
1-23 joined the U.S. Army in 1956 and served with distinction at bases
1-24 in South Carolina and Pennsylvania until 1958, when he was
2-1 discharged with the rank of captain; and
2-2 WHEREAS, After returning to Texas he enjoyed an exceptional
2-3 engineering career, which included significant contributions to the
2-4 U.S. Air Force and the National Aeronautics and Space
2-5 Administration; and
2-6 WHEREAS, On December 10, 1972, Mr. Williams was initiated
2-7 into the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks at the Institution
2-8 of Plano, Texas, Lodge No. 2485, and his exceptional leadership
2-9 abilities brought him successively greater levels of responsibility
2-10 within that esteemed organization, culminating in his well-deserved
2-11 election as grand exalted ruler in 1993; and
2-12 WHEREAS, A devoted husband and father, this inspirational
2-13 individual resides in Plano with his beloved wife, Janet, and the
2-14 couple share their love and devotion with their eight children and
2-15 16 grandchildren; and
2-16 WHEREAS, Charles F. Williams has tirelessly given his time
2-17 and talents to the betterment of his country and community, and his
2-18 considerable efforts in that regard, particularly those he has made
2-19 as a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, are
2-20 indeed worthy of special legislative recognition; now, therefore,
2-21 be it
2-22 RESOLVED, That the 73rd Legislature of the State of Texas
2-23 hereby congratulate Charles F. Williams on being elected the grand
2-24 exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and
2-25 extend to him best wishes for continued success in the future; and,
2-26 be it further
2-27 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
3-1 prepared for Charles F. Williams as an expression of high regard by
3-2 the Legislature of the State of Texas.
3-3 the Legislature of the State of Texas.
3-4 Carter
3-5 H.C.R. No. 169
3-6 _______________________________ _______________________________
3-7 President of the Senate Speaker of the House
3-8 I certify that H.C.R. No. 169 was adopted by the House on May
3-9 28, 1993, by a non-record vote.
3-10 _______________________________
3-11 Chief Clerk of the House
3-12 I certify that H.C.R. No. 169 was adopted by the Senate on
3-13 May 29, 1993.
3-14 _______________________________
3-15 Secretary of the Senate
3-16 APPROVED: _____________________
3-17 Date
3-18 _____________________
3-19 Governor