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SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 626
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WHEREAS, The Senate of the State of Texas is pleased to |
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recognize Hiawatha Williams for 30 years of entrepreneurial |
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success as the founder and chief executive officer of Williams |
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Chicken; and |
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WHEREAS, Hiawatha Williams opened the first Williams |
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Chicken in 1987; today, the popular Dallas-based casual food |
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chain has 40 stores, including 20 franchises, and is responsible |
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for more than 500 employees in North Texas; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Williams has found entrepreneurial success |
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while upholding the highest standards of business ethics and |
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practices; he has promoted a philanthropic business model and |
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fostered a culture among employees of giving back to the |
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community by supporting a number of outreach programs and |
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educational projects; and |
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WHEREAS, A highly respected mentor to many and a true |
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business leader, Mr. Williams has been featured in numerous |
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publications and has shared his story on several television |
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programs; he is also frequently invited to talk with students, |
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and he is known for helping to inspire others to become |
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entrepreneurial pioneers; and |
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WHEREAS, In celebration of three decades of success, |
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Williams Chicken is hosting a special anniversary gala and |
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benefit on April 21, 2017; now, therefore, be it |
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RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 85th |
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Legislature, hereby commend Hiawatha Williams on his thriving |
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business and on his many contributions to the Dallas community |
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and congratulate him on the 30th anniversary of Williams Chicken; |
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and, be it further |
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RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be prepared for |
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him as a memento of this special anniversary. |
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President of the Senate |
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I hereby certify that the |
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above Resolution was adopted by |
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the Senate on April 18, 2017. |
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Secretary of the Senate |
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Member, Texas Senate |