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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 318


In Memory

of

William Alton Willms

	WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas joins the citizens
of Austin in mourning the loss of William Alton "Bill" Willms, 
who died December 29, 2004, at the age of 56; and
	WHEREAS, Bill Willms was born in Graham, Texas, on 
January 30, 1948; he was an outstanding high school athlete 
but turned down athletic scholarships to other colleges to attend
The University of Texas; he graduated with honors in 1973 and 
earned a law degree from the university in 1979; and
	WHEREAS, Bill was a prosecutor in Harris County and 
Travis County before going into private practice in Austin in 
1985; known for his legal acumen and his skillful mastery of 
debate, he was a formidable opponent in the courtroom; and
	WHEREAS, Those who knew Bill will long remember him for 
his boundless intellectual curiosity and the unparalleled 
intensity with which he embraced life, whether he was discussing
philosophy or racing down Ranch Road 2222 on his favorite 
motorcycle; and
	WHEREAS, He was a devoted husband, father, and son, and he
leaves behind memories that will be treasured forever by his 
family and many friends; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 
79th Legislature, hereby commemorate the life of William Alton Willms


and extend sincere condolences to his bereaved family:  his wife,
Cynthia Bell; his sons, Christopher and Blake; his mother, 
Mary Jane Willms; his brother, James Michael; his sister, 
Marianne Duquette; and his grandchildren, Corwin Alton John 
and Hunter Jameson Willms; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared 
for his family as an expression of deepest sympathy from the 
Texas Senate, and that when the Senate adjourns this day, 
it do so in memory of William Alton Willms.
                                                                      Barrientos




________________________________ 
    President of the Senate
 
    I hereby certify that the 
above Resolution was adopted by 
the Senate on March 7, 2005, by a 
rising vote.



________________________________ 
    Secretary of the Senate



________________________________ 
     Member, Texas Senate