By: Black H.R. No. 90 72S40140 SDU-D R E S O L U T I O N 1-1 WHEREAS, The Texas House of Representatives is proud to honor 1-2 Department of Public Safety Trooper Richard Williams of Lampasas, 1-3 who received the J. C. Penney Golden Rule Award on February 20, 1-4 1992; and 1-5 WHEREAS, This prestigious award is given to individuals in 1-6 recognition of outstanding work in "unselfish service to others in 1-7 the community"; and 1-8 WHEREAS, For many years, during off-duty hours while 1-9 maintaining a full schedule as a DPS officer, Trooper Williams has 1-10 helped needy children in Lampasas and Lometa by organizing 1-11 community efforts to provide them with food, clothing, school, 1-12 study assistance, recreation, and spiritual guidance; and 1-13 WHEREAS, This fine officer is the founder of the 1-14 Lampasas/Lometa youth organization that is known as His Kids and 1-15 has worked tirelessly to increase its resources and capabilities; 1-16 and 1-17 WHEREAS, Trooper Williams has contributed significantly to 1-18 the betterment of the Lampasas and Lometa communities, and his 1-19 exemplary record of dedication and hard work is a source of 1-20 justifiable pride and inspiration to his devoted wife, Nancy, to 1-21 his DPS colleagues, and to all Texans; now, therefore, be it 1-22 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 72nd Texas 1-23 Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby commend Department of 1-24 Public Safety Trooper Richard Williams for his exceptional 2-1 community service and extend to him best wishes for continued 2-2 success and happiness in the future; and, be it further 2-3 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-4 prepared for this illustrious Texan as an expression of high regard 2-5 by the Texas House of Representatives.