SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 831

WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to honor the late Nathaniel Williams on the occasion of his 2015 induction into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and

WHEREAS, Nathaniel Williams began his career in education more than half a century ago in Terrell; in 1960, he moved to Dallas, where he served as a teacher, mentor, and coach at various elementary and middle schools in the city, and he led basketball teams at three of his schools to city championships; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Williams went on to become assistant principal at Pearl C. Anderson Middle School, and he later served as director of the district's Adult Basic Education Program; he was active in a number of professional and civic organizations, notably Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity and the Boy Scouts of America, who honored him with the prestigious Silver Beaver Award; and

WHEREAS, A highly principled man of courage and compassion, he had a profound impact on the lives of countless students, and he is truly deserving of special recognition for his outstanding achievements; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 84th Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life and legacy of the late Nathaniel Williams as he is inducted into the African American Educators Hall of Fame; and, be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for his family as an expression of highest regard from the Texas Senate.

West

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President of the Senate

I hereby certify that the above Resolution was adopted by the Senate on May 19, 2015.

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Secretary of the Senate

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Member, Texas Senate