TITLE: In memory of Kemper Sam Williams Jr., former mayor of Victoria.

SUMMARY: In memory of Kemper Sam Williams Jr., former mayor of Victoria.

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WHEREAS, The residents of Victoria lost a prominent community leader with the passing of the Honorable Kemper Sam Williams Jr. on April 30, 2015, at the age of 83; and WHEREAS, Born to Kemper and Genevieve Williams in Victoria on May 21, 1931, Mr. Williams graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1948 and went on to earn a law degree from St. Mary's University; he became a respected lawyer in Victoria and also hosted a popular daily show, Kemper,on AM radio; this patriotic Texan fought bravely for his country during the Korean War as a captain in the U.S. Army, and he remained in the Army Reserve for many years after; and WHEREAS, Mr. Williams served as the mayor of Victoria from 1963 to 1973 and as president of the Texas Municipal League for several terms; among the many organizations to benefit from his interest were the Victoria Jaycees, the Salvation Army, the Victoria Civic Chorus, and the Military Order of the World Wars; in all of his endeavors, he enjoyed the love and support of his wife, Patricia, with whom he shared a rewarding marriage that spanned 59 years until her passing; and WHEREAS, An active and dedicated public servant, Kemper Williams will be deeply missed, but his achievements will continue to benefit area residents for years to come; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 84th Texas Legislature hereby pay tribute to the memory of Kemper Sam Williams Jr. and extend sincere sympathy to the members of his family: to his daughters, Cecilia Allison and her husband, Robert, Mary Tinsley and her husband, Steve, and Jane Newton and her husband, Charles; to his son, Kemper Stephen Williams and his wife, Doreen; to his 15 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and to his other relatives and many 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 Kemper Sam Williams Jr. of Victoria. Morrison Speaker of the House I certify that H.R. No. 3144 was unanimously adopted by a rising vote of the House on May 30, 2015. Chief Clerk of the House