SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 692
 
 
  In Memory
  of
  John A. Williams III
 
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with
  the passing of John A. Williams III of Lindale on April 2, 2019,
  at the age of 81; and
         WHEREAS, The son of John and Lurlyne Williams, John
  Williams was born in Dallas on May 16, 1937, and he grew up with
  the companionship of his sister, Betsy; after graduating from
  Highland Park High School in 1955, he attended Southern Methodist
  University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in business
  administration and was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Williams began his career working in his
  father's printing company; in the mid-1960s, he was hired as
  chief executive officer of Ben Griffith Enterprises, and he
  managed 19 companies under that name; he later went into real
  estate development and eventually became co-owner of East Texas
  Realty; more recently, he had served as a real estate broker for
  Century 21, and his enjoyment of the work led him to return
  several times after retiring; and
         WHEREAS, An active member of his community, Mr. Williams
  served as president of the Lindale Rotary Club and the Lindale
  Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and he was a Master
  Mason of the Colfax Masonic Lodge No. 904 in Van; in his leisure
  time, he delighted in fishing, hunting, playing tennis, flying,
  and collecting pre-Columbian art and antiques; a man of faith, he
  read the Bible regularly; and
         WHEREAS, Above all else, Mr. Williams was devoted to his
  wife, Kathy, and he took great pride in his five children,
  Leslie, Lorrie, John, Teresa, and Shelby, and eight
  grandchildren, Evan, Carson, Matthew, Hayden, Anderson,
  Lawrence, Gracie, and Levi; and
         WHEREAS, While the death of John Williams brings
  immeasurable sorrow to his family and friends, he leaves behind a
  legacy that will long be treasured by all those who held him dear;
  now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the Senate of the State of Texas, 86th
  Legislature, hereby pay tribute to the life of John A. Williams
  III and extend sincere condolences to all who mourn his passing;
  and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this Resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas Senate adjourns
  this day, it do so in memory of John Williams.
 
  Hughes
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        President of the Senate
     
        I hereby certify that the
    above Resolution was adopted by
    the Senate on May 6, 2019, by a
    rising vote.
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
        Secretary of the Senate
   
   
   
    ________________________________ 
         Member, Texas Senate