R E S O L U T I O N
 1-1           WHEREAS, Green Williams has been chosen by the Texas
 1-2     Legislative Black Caucus to receive a 2001 Outstanding Texan Award
 1-3     for his significant and ongoing contributions in the area of public
 1-4     safety; and
 1-5           WHEREAS, The accolade recognizes people from all walks of
 1-6     life who are role models for their fellow citizens and future
 1-7     generations; with his hard work and vision, Mr. Williams has proven
 1-8     himself most deserving of this prestigious honor; and
 1-9           WHEREAS, This fine gentleman was in the workforce for more
1-10     than 30 years and enjoyed a distinguished professional career that
1-11     included working for the United States Air Force, Matthews
1-12     Engineering, and Cooper Air-Craft; and
1-13           WHEREAS, Since retiring, Mr. Williams has devoted himself to
1-14     volunteering on a full-time basis with a group of concerned
1-15     citizens who patrol the North Park/Love Field neighborhood to
1-16     ensure the safety of local residents and their homes; he has
1-17     demonstrated great leadership abilities by using his knowledge,
1-18     wisdom, and experience to formulate and spearhead group priorities
1-19     and missions; and
1-20           WHEREAS, In addition, he donates his time and considerable
1-21     talents to the North Park/Love Field Civic League, the Neighborhood
1-22     Environment, and the K. P. Polk Advisory Council; Mr. Williams is
1-23     also a valued and highly respected member of the St. Luke
1-24     Missionary Baptist Church; and
 2-1           WHEREAS, Mr. Williams's exemplary record of service speaks
 2-2     volumes about his commitment to keeping people in his community out
 2-3     of harm's way; he has had a positive impact on many people in the
 2-4     Lone Star State, and it is truly a privilege to pay tribute to this
 2-5     good Samaritan at this time; now, therefore, be it
 2-6           RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 77th Texas
 2-7     Legislature hereby congratulate Green Williams on his receipt of a
 2-8     2001 Outstanding Texan Award from the Texas Legislative Black
 2-9     Caucus and extend to him warmest best wishes for happiness and good
2-10     fortune in his future endeavors; and, be it further
2-11           RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
2-12     prepared for Mr. Williams as an expression of high regard by the
2-13     Texas House of Representatives.
                                                                       Hodge
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                                                   Speaker of the House
               I certify that H.R. No. 600 was adopted by the House on May
         5, 2001, by a non-record vote.
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                                                 Chief Clerk of the House