H.R. No. 1136
 
 
 
R E S O L U T I O N
         WHEREAS, A rich and purposeful life drew to a close with the
  passing of Paul Williams of Little River-Academy on April 4, 2023,
  at the age of 61; and
         WHEREAS, The son of Robert and Mildred Williams, Paul
  Williams was born on June 27, 1961, and he was raised in Sargent by
  his grandmother and aunt; after graduating from Van Vleck High
  School, he earned a bachelor's degree in education from Tarleton
  State University, where he also played football and competed in the
  discus for the track and field team; and
         WHEREAS, Mr. Williams enjoyed a rewarding career in
  education that spanned three and a half decades; he taught English
  and coached football, powerlifting, and track at schools in
  Sweetwater, Gregory-Portland, Tuloso-Midway, Del Valle, Belton,
  Academy, and Troy; along the way, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve
  for 25 years before retiring at the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 3
  in 2018; his many military honors included the Afghanistan Campaign
  Medal with a Campaign Star, the Bronze Star Medal, the Meritorious
  Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal; and
         WHEREAS, Following his retirement, Mr. Williams served as a
  member of the Little River-Academy City Council, and he volunteered
  as a substitute teacher at the Holland Independent School District;
  he was also an active member of Little River United Methodist
  Church; and
         WHEREAS, In all his endeavors, Mr. Williams benefited from
  the love and support of his wife, Amanda, and he took great pride in
  his children and grandchildren; and
         WHEREAS, Deeply dedicated to his family, his faith, and his
  country, Paul Williams earned the lasting respect and admiration of
  all who were privileged to know him; now, therefore, be it
         RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 88th Texas
  Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Paul Williams and
  extend heartfelt sympathy to the members of his family: to his wife,
  Amanda; to his children, Morgan and her husband, Jason, Kristin and
  her husband, Ryan, Ashley, Heath and his wife, Lizzie, Koby and his
  wife, Mariah, Kinsey and her husband, Preston, Joe, Jack, and
  Brooklyn; to his grandchildren, Caylee, Clair, Mabel, Ayden, Nova,
  Harleigh, Abrianna, Aniyah, Avontay, Alekai, Murphy, Malcolm, and
  Owen; to his mother, Mildred; to his brother, Dwayne, and his wife,
  Cindy; to his sister, Angela, and her husband, Sid; to his aunt,
  Georgiana, and her husband, Dave; and to his many other relatives
  and friends; and, be it further
         RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be
  prepared for his family and that when the Texas House of
  Representatives adjourns this day, it do so in memory of Paul
  Williams.
 
  Buckley
 
  ______________________________
  Speaker of the House     
 
         I certify that H.R. No. 1136 was unanimously adopted by a
  rising vote of the House on April 28, 2023.
 
  ______________________________
  Chief Clerk of the House