By: Ratliff S.C.R. No. 100 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The Legislature of the State of Texas joins citizens 1-2 across the state in mourning the death of Louis Booth Williams, 1-3 President Emeritus of Paris Junior College, on October 24, 1994; 1-4 and 1-5 WHEREAS, The esteemed gentleman dedicated his life to helping 1-6 others achieve success in their lives, and his death will be deeply 1-7 felt by all who had the privilege of knowing him; and 1-8 WHEREAS, The beloved son of Maggie Jo Booth Williams and W. 1-9 Louis Williams, Louis was born near Paris on October 15, 1916, and 1-10 received his early education at View Point School; he graduated 1-11 from Paris High School and attended Paris Junior College where he 1-12 received the college's first Distinguished Service Award in 1935; 1-13 and 1-14 WHEREAS, He earned a bachelor's degree in business 1-15 administration from The University of Texas and a master's degree 1-16 from East Texas State University before furthering his education at 1-17 Harvard University, Trinity University, and Texas A&M University 1-18 and being awarded an honorary doctor of law degree from Texas 1-19 Wesleyan University; and 1-20 WHEREAS, During World War II, Louis Williams served his 1-21 country in the United States Navy and remained in the active 1-22 reserves until his retirement in 1976 as a lieutenant commander; 1-23 and 2-1 WHEREAS, After a notable career as personnel manager of the 2-2 Babcock and Wilcox plant from 1952 to 1967, Mr. Williams was named 2-3 Vice-President of Paris Junior College in 1967 and became its 2-4 President in 1968; and 2-5 WHEREAS, Throughout Mr. Williams's presidency, his 2-6 inspiration was felt by the faculty and students of the college; he 2-7 was a natural leader who loved his work and the people with whom he 2-8 was associated; and 2-9 WHEREAS, Mr. Williams established the A. M. Aikin and Welma 2-10 Aikin Archives at Paris Junior College, including a replica of the 2-11 senator's office; this is one of the original offices in the State 2-12 Capitol to be preserved; and 2-13 WHEREAS, At the time of his retirement from Paris Junior 2-14 College, the administration building was named the Louis B. 2-15 Williams Administration Building in honor of his service to the 2-16 college; and 2-17 WHEREAS, He cochaired the fund-raising drive to establish the 2-18 two A. M. Aikin chairs in the college of education at The 2-19 University of Texas at Austin and served on the selection committee 2-20 for naming the chairs; and 2-21 WHEREAS, In recognition of his notable service to the College 2-22 of Education at The University of Texas and its community college 2-23 leadership program, The University of Texas Board of Regents 2-24 endowed a scholarship in honor of Mr. Williams and his wife, Mary 2-25 Lou; and 3-1 WHEREAS, Before his retirement in August, 1983, Mr. Williams 3-2 earned national recognition as an educator; he served as President 3-3 of the Association of Texas Colleges and Universities, as President 3-4 of the Texas Junior College Association, and as an executive board 3-5 member of the Texas Public College Association; and 3-6 WHEREAS, Named "Man of the Year" in 1977 by Region VI of the 3-7 National Council of Community Services and Continuing Education, he 3-8 was also honored in April, 1994, by the Paris Education Foundation 3-9 when he was the "I Love Paris" honoree; and 3-10 WHEREAS, Mr. Williams was deeply involved in civic 3-11 responsibilities, and his community accomplishments were 3-12 impressive; whether he was serving as president of the Rotarians, 3-13 working with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, heading the 3-14 fund-raising drive for McCuistion Regional Medical Center, or 3-15 serving as cochair of the Lamar County Coalition of Education, 3-16 Business, and Industry, Mr. Williams gave freely of his time and 3-17 abilities to his beloved community; and 3-18 WHEREAS, He leaves a legacy of compassion and commitment that 3-19 will serve as a magnificent example for those who strive to serve 3-20 their fellowman; now, therefore, be it 3-21 RESOLVED, That the 74th Legislature of the State of Texas 3-22 hereby pay tribute to the life of Louis Booth Williams and extend 3-23 sincere condolences to the members of his family: his wife, Mary 3-24 Lou; his children, Joanne W. Click and Louis B. Williams, Jr.; and 3-25 his granddaughters, Eleanor, Mary Elen, and Connelly; and, be it 4-1 further 4-2 RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be prepared for his 4-3 family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the Texas 4-4 Legislature, and that when the legislature adjourns this day, it do 4-5 so in memory of Louis Booth Williams.