By:  Lindsay, Patterson                                S.R. No. 323

 1-1     By:  Lindsay, Patterson                                S.R. No. 323

 1-2                              SENATE RESOLUTION

 1-3           WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to

 1-4     recognize Dr. Parker Williams, who recently retired after 40

 1-5     years of loyal service in the field of education and 18 years

 1-6     of outstanding service as president of San Jacinto College South;

 1-7     and

 1-8           WHEREAS, A highly respected educator in the State of Texas,

 1-9     Dr. Parker Williams graduated from North Texas State University,

1-10     earned a master's degree in education, and earned a doctorate from

1-11     East Texas State University; and

1-12           WHEREAS, Dr. Williams joined San Jacinto College in 1961 and

1-13     served as its head librarian until 1974 when a second campus was

1-14     added to the district; she then served as Dean of Library Services

1-15     for both campuses while earning her doctorate; and

1-16           WHEREAS, In 1979, San Jacinto College South was created

1-17     as a third campus, and Dr. Williams was named president; and

1-18           WHEREAS, A talented and resourceful college president,

1-19     Dr. Williams has been listed in Who's Who in American Education

1-20     and Who's Who in American College and University Administrators;

1-21     she is noted for her strong commitment to providing quality and

1-22     excellence in education; and

1-23           WHEREAS, Generous with her time and energy, she has also

 2-1     been an active member and officer in many educational and civic

 2-2     groups, including the Pasadena Historical Society and the

 2-3     South Belt-Ellington Chamber of Commerce; and

 2-4           WHEREAS, As a tribute to Dr. Williams's outstanding work in

 2-5     the community and in the fields of education and library science,

 2-6     the Harris County Commissioners Court named the newest and largest

 2-7     county library in her honor; the Parker Williams Library will be

 2-8     located a few blocks from the San Jacinto College South campus; and

 2-9           WHEREAS, Due to Dr. Williams's superior leadership,

2-10     innumerable San Jacinto College South graduates have distinguished

2-11     themselves in their careers and public service; and

2-12           WHEREAS, Dr. Williams has contributed significantly to the

2-13     quality of education in our state, and she has played a major role

2-14     in making the San Jacinto College South one of the most successful

2-15     colleges in Texas; now, therefore, be it

2-16           RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas,

2-17     75th Legislature, hereby express appreciation to Dr. Parker Williams

2-18     for her notable achievements and her years of dedication in the field

2-19     of education and to San Jacinto College South; and, be it further

2-20           RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for her

2-21     as an expression of high regard from the Texas Senate.

2-22                                  ______________________________________

2-23                                          President of the Senate

2-24                                       I hereby certify that the above

2-25                                  Resolution was adopted by the Senate

2-26                                  on March 12, 1997.

2-27                                  ______________________________________

2-28                                          Secretary of the Senate

2-29                                  ______________________________________

 3-1                                           Member, Texas Senate

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 3-3                                           Member, Texas Senate