H.R. No. 275
                                  R E S O L U T I O N
    1-1        WHEREAS, On December 6, 1992, Lillian Williams entered into
    1-2  eternal rest after a lifetime of devoted service to her community
    1-3  and church; and
    1-4        WHEREAS, Born in Navasota on August 11, 1911, to the Reverend
    1-5  E. R. and Luiza McGrew, Mrs. Williams developed deep spiritual
    1-6  roots at an early age; this strong faith was to become a guiding
    1-7  force in her life that would influence her many future endeavors;
    1-8  and
    1-9        WHEREAS, With an insatiable thirst for knowledge and an
   1-10  earnest desire to learn, this inspiring woman worked hard to
   1-11  achieve her goals; after attending public school in Navasota,
   1-12  Mrs. Williams went on to receive a bachelor of science degree from
   1-13  Prairie View A&M University in 1942 and a master's degree in
   1-14  education in 1948; and
   1-15        WHEREAS, Teaching in Ellis County for more than 30 years and
   1-16  at Dunbar High School for 21 years, Mrs. Williams was known
   1-17  throughout the state and nation for her dedication to excellence in
   1-18  the teaching profession; and
   1-19        WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams also held many positions of leadership
   1-20  in her church and community; she served as superintendent of Sunday
   1-21  School at New Jerusalem Baptist Church, was a member of Top Ladies
   1-22  of Distinction, the NAACP, and the National Education Association,
   1-23  and donated a great deal of her time to the Community Outreach
   1-24  Program; and
    2-1        WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams gave tirelessly to the betterment of
    2-2  her community, and though the satisfaction of her fellowship will
    2-3  be greatly missed, the many pleasant memories she leaves behind in
    2-4  the hearts of her loved ones will comfort and inspire them as they
    2-5  fondly recall her vigorous spirit and zest for life; now,
    2-6  therefore, be it
    2-7        RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 73rd Texas
    2-8  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Lillian Williams and
    2-9  extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of her family:  to her
   2-10  husband of 46 years, Milton Williams of Dallas; to her stepson,
   2-11  Roosevelt Williams of Compton, California; to her
   2-12  stepdaughter-in-law, Althmese Williams; to her grandchildren, Rose
   2-13  Mary, Yolanda, JoAnna, and Jonathan; to her cousin, Earlene Cole of
   2-14  Englewood, California; to her niece, Karen P. Thomas Hollie; to her
   2-15  nephew, Trent E. Thomas; and to the many other friends and loved
   2-16  ones of this beautiful woman; and, be it further
   2-17        RESOLVED, That official copies of this resolution be prepared
   2-18  for the members of her family and that when the Texas House of
   2-19  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Lillian
   2-20  Williams.
   2-21  Williams.
   2-22                                                      Jones of Dallas
   2-23                                                      H.R. No. 275
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   2-25                                            Speaker of the House
   2-26        I certify that H.R. No. 275 was unanimously adopted by a
   2-27  rising vote of the House on March 11, 1993.
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    3-2                                          Chief Clerk of the House