HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 1-1 WHEREAS, The passing of Chicora "Chic" Ann Lee Graham 1-2 Williams on April 13, 1998, at the age of 92, brought a great loss 1-3 to the many friends and relatives of this esteemed Fort Stockton 1-4 resident; and 1-5 WHEREAS, Mrs. Williams was born December 17, 1905, to Evie 1-6 Lee Martin Graham and Oscar Henry Harrison Graham, on the Osage 1-7 Reservation and relocated with her family at the age of six months 1-8 to Sterling City, Texas, where she spent much of her youth; and 1-9 WHEREAS, She began her higher education at Trinity University 1-10 and continued her pursuit of academic excellence at Sul Ross State 1-11 Teachers College, where she attained a bachelor of science degree 1-12 in education and was also awarded the title "Sul Ross Beauty"; and 1-13 WHEREAS, On September 10, 1928, she was married to Clayton 1-14 Wheat Williams; the couple moved to Fort Stockton and shared more 1-15 than half a century of happiness together until his passing in 1-16 1983; and 1-17 WHEREAS, Truly devoted to the cause of education, this 1-18 exceptional individual was a classroom teacher at Butz Elementary 1-19 School during World War II and gave freely of her time and energy 1-20 to the PTA; and 1-21 WHEREAS, She was also a member of a number of other worthy 1-22 civic organizations, including the Fort Stockton Literary Club, 1-23 Daughters of the American Revolution, Daughters of the Republic of 1-24 Texas, Fort Stockton Historical Society, and the Tuesday Bridge 2-1 Club; and 2-2 WHEREAS, In recognition of her many significant contributions 2-3 to the betterment of her community, Mrs. Williams was chosen as 2-4 First Lady of Fort Stockton and served with her husband as Grand 2-5 Marshal of the water carnival parade; and 2-6 WHEREAS, Chicora Williams was a woman of rare compassion and 2-7 generosity; although her warmth and dedication to others have been 2-8 greatly missed, her remarkable spirit surely lives on in the hearts 2-9 of the many people whose lives she touched during her time on this 2-10 earth; now, therefore, be it 2-11 RESOLVED, That the 76th Legislature of the State of Texas 2-12 hereby pay tribute to the life of Chicora Williams and extend 2-13 sincere sympathy to the members of her family: to her son and 2-14 daughter-in-law, Clayton Williams, Jr., and his wife, Modesta; to 2-15 her daughter and son-in-law, Janet Williams Pollard and her 2-16 husband, Robert; to her grandchildren, Kelvie Lee, Allyson, 2-17 Clayton, Jeff, Chicora Modesta, Scott, Clay Graham, and Adam; to 2-18 her great-grandchildren, Michael Clayton, Anna Lee, Joshua, Jered, 2-19 Ashlee, Meredith, Stephanie, Clayton, Mary Claire, and Addison 2-20 Chicora; to her nurse, Laura Costillo; and to the many other 2-21 friends and relatives of this beloved woman; and, be it further 2-22 RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 2-23 prepared for the members of her family and that when the Texas 2-24 House of Representatives and Senate adjourn this day, they do so in 2-25 memory of Chicora "Chic" Ann Lee Graham Williams. Gallego _______________________________ _______________________________ President of the Senate Speaker of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 254 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 8, 1999. _______________________________ Chief Clerk of the House I certify that H.C.R. No. 254 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the Senate on May 14, 1999. _______________________________ Secretary of the Senate APPROVED: _______________________ Date _______________________ Governor