78R4334 MW-D

By:  Gallego                                                      H.R. No. 118



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, Family and friends of Shane Hunter Williams deeply 
mourn the untimely passing of this fine young man who died on 
January 10, 2003, at the age of 31; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Williams was born on October 12, 1971, in Dallas 
and graduated from Alpine High School in 1990; he attended Texas 
Tech University and Sul Ross State University, graduating from the 
latter in 1994; and
	WHEREAS, Returning to Dallas to pursue a career in 
accounting, Mr. Williams served with distinction as a financial 
analyst at JCPenney's corporate headquarters in Plano; and
	WHEREAS, In addition to having a successful career, 
Mr. Williams made a point to serve his community; he volunteered to 
help troubled teenagers and contributed to the rebuilding of a 
church youth center in Dallas; and
	WHEREAS, Mr. Williams found great joy in spending time with 
his family; he also enjoyed outdoor activities, especially fly 
fishing, white-water rafting, and hiking in the mountains of 
Colorado; and
	WHEREAS, Widely known for his kindness, patience, and sincere 
consideration for other people, Mr. Williams has left an indelible 
impression on those individuals who were fortunate enough to have 
known him and in whose hearts his spirit continues to live; now, 
therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature hereby pay tribute to the life of Shane Hunter Williams 
and extend deepest sympathy to the members of his family:  to his 
parents, Ronnie and Jan Williams; to his brother and sister-in-law, 
Shanon and Kathy Williams; to his niece, Amber Williams; to his 
nephew, Clayton Williams; to his grandfather, Clayton Porter; to 
his grandmother, Aleene Donaley; to his uncles and aunts, Dean and 
Vickie Williams and Carl and Sue Porter; and to his other relatives 
and many friends; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for the members of his family and that when the Texas House 
of Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Shane 
Hunter Williams.